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Clocks: A Guide for Owners
ISBN: 9780718828806 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this concise and useful volume, Eric Smith addresses the major problems and concerns of clock owners, who may not have the benefit of expert knowledge. Here he explains the workings of mechanical clocks as well as the processes needed to care for, maintain, overhaul them. Helpful advice is given on where to go for expert assessment, valuation, buying and selling, and insurance of antique or purely decorative clocks. A comprehensive glossary sets out technical terms, while an extensive section on different types of clock will aid identification, enabling the clock owner to understand and...
In this concise and useful volume, Eric Smith addresses the major problems and concerns of clock owners, who may not have the benefit of expert knowle...
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82,93 zł |
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Clocks and Clock Repairing
ISBN: 9780718891671 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For all those who are interested in horology, whether as a hobby or within the trade, this user-friendly guide is invaluable as a wealth of information for the internal workings of clocks. Eric Smith provides a fully comprehensive manual to the repair of clocks, whether modern or antique. Lucid language accompanies practical diagrams and photographs to bring clarity to what is often a highly complex task. The author recognises the curiosity which many feel about the workings of clocks. It is for this reason that the author has written a guide which does not depict horology as too complex...
For all those who are interested in horology, whether as a hobby or within the trade, this user-friendly guide is invaluable as a wealth of informatio...
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149,91 zł |
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American Wristwatches: Five Decades of Style and Design
ISBN: 9780764301711 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught the consumer's imagination. It was not long before American watch manufacturers adopted the form and brought their ingenuity and creativity to bear on the style and design of the wristwatch. Fifty years of innovation and beauty follow, and this beautiful book brings you the story in word and picture. Illustrated with over 600 full color pictures, the authors have traced the history of the American wristwatch. Their original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its...
Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught the consumer's imagination. It was not lon...
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382,97 zł |
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Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide
ISBN: 9780764322525 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now in its revised fifth edition, this book is designed for the collector, with an historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated price ranges for various wristwatches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Even a chapter on the popular Swatch watches is included. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of watches rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike.
Now in its revised fifth edition, this book is designed for the collector, with an historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches wor...
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104,88 zł |
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Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to the Present
ISBN: 9780764326707 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calculator made it possible for the pilot to carry out all necessary calculations during the flight. This made the Navitimer a valuable on-board instrument at that time, and a valuable collectible today. This newly revised book shows the whole spectrum of the firm's products since its founding in 1884, and gives the reader an informed insight into more than 100 years of the firm's history. Many photos, old catalogs, and advertising material support...
Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calcu...
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254,01 zł |
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Book of American Types: Standard Faces
ISBN: 9780764327704 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. More than 300 printing type fonts are illustrated, each shown in its entirety, along with examples of typeset documents that use them. There are examples of body fonts in various sizes and leadings, and a host of initials and monograms. This early 20th century gem finds new life in a book that will serve as standard reference in any graphic design library. Great old fonts like Copperplate, Cheltenham, Goudy, Bodoni, and Garamond, are represented along with great calligraphic, typewriter, and other fancy fonts. A wonderful assortment of Art Deco fonts find a home in this book, like Newport,...
More than 300 printing type fonts are illustrated, each shown in its entirety, along with examples of typeset documents that use them. There are exam...
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99,63 zł |
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Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success
ISBN: 9780887403019 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An overview of the history of the Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century. This book portrays the variety of forms and potential styling of cases, dials, and hands via pictures form the trade catalogs of such firms as Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma, Breitling, Doxa, Universal, Movado, Zenith, and others.
An overview of the history of the Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century. This book portrays the variety of forms and potential styling of cases,...
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353,42 zł |
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The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781406790863 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Although old, the information within this book is timeless and will be of as much use to the modern reader as it was to those familiar with its original publication. Contents include: Early Time Measures and Modern Watches, A Watch Movement and How to Take it Apart, Examining, Cleaning and Putting Together, Repairs and Adjustment, Glossary of Terms, Tools, Materials, and Parts and Processes Used in Watchwork . Many vintage books such as this are...
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Alth...
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175,22 zł |
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Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781406791136 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockmakers List of Initials and Monograms List of Place Names Maps
A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockm...
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194,70 zł |
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Clock Repairing as a Hobby: An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner
ISBN: 9781602391536 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special attention. The in-depth information, including explanations of clock repairing terminology and details on the tools, materials, and supplies that are needed for success, will benefit even skilled enthusiasts.
It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music f...
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56,29 zł |
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Wristwatches: History of a Century's Development
ISBN: 9780764321375 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated prices for various watches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of the watch rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike.
The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of h...
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376,79 zł |
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Automatic Wristwatches from Germany, England, France, Japan, Russia and the USA
ISBN: 9780764303791 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is long overdue documentation on automatic wristwatches from countries other than Switzerland. These watches were always considered superior micro-mechanical products and posed a challenge to technicians. It was only a question of time, before the collectors' interest in these watches expanded from Swiss watches to those of other origins. A total of 123 watches are illustrated in three different views and are described in detail.
This book is long overdue documentation on automatic wristwatches from countries other than Switzerland. These watches were always considered superior...
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403,13 zł |
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Westclox: An Identification and Price Guide: An Identification and Price Guide
ISBN: 9780764318351 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds of their clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches all dating from 1885 to 1980. Important information about production dates, styles, colors, shapes, and features original to Westclox is included in the thorough yet concise text. Over 400 clearly-detailed color photographs feature Big Ben, Baby Ben, Key Wound Alarm clocks, Bull's Eye Pocket Watches, early wristwatches and more. This book is essential for anyone wishing to begin - or add to - a...
Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds ...
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167,84 zł |
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Carriage and Other Traveling Clocks
ISBN: 9780887404542 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The beauty of carriage clocks and their accompanying cases is an integral part of their design, but one aspect-their intricate movements-also displays solutions to mechanical problems that only the genius designer could solve. In this major new work by an expert clock historian and restorer, the reader will find over 400 exquisite color and 285 black-and-white photographs of hundreds of traveling clocks, as well as the explanations of all the major designers' work from the 17th century forward. Special chapters present the work of noted clockmakers Breguet, Garnier, Vulliamy, Cole, Frodsham,...
The beauty of carriage clocks and their accompanying cases is an integral part of their design, but one aspect-their intricate movements-also displays...
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469,71 zł |
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Chronograph Wristwatches: To Stop Time
ISBN: 9780887405020 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wrist chronographs are mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term events. They are one of the most popular collecting areas in the broad spectrum of wristwatches because they are not yet too expensive and are available in large numbers. Until now they have not been studied systematically. Now Land and Meis offer this outstanding identification book. The text deals with the dial of the chronograph and all the indications that can possibly be read from it. There is also a technical section that shows the historical...
Wrist chronographs are mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term event...
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469,71 zł |
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Advertising Clocks: America's Timeless Heritage
ISBN: 9780887407901 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Of all the forms advertising has taken through the years, few have been as effective as those found on the dials of America's clocks. People want to know what time it is, and advertisers found creative ways to give them the time and "a message from their sponsors." The results are sought after by collectors around the world. For the first time, Mike Bruner has gathered together many of these examples of advertising ingenuity in one beautiful volume. From the wooden mechanical examples of the 1870s to the later neon electric models, the advertising clock is celebrated. In all over three...
Of all the forms advertising has taken through the years, few have been as effective as those found on the dials of America's clocks. People want to k...
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154,59 zł |
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Anniversary Clocks
ISBN: 9780747807339 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The mechanical anniversary clock, also known as the 400-day clock or torsion pendulum clock, is one of the most popular clocks ever invented. Anniversary clocks are recognizable by the decorative balls beneath the dial that rotate one way and then the other. To house the attractive mechanism, every style of clock case has been used although perhaps the most endearing is the glass dome. The dials, hands and ornamentation have also varied steadily over the last century. Called the anniversary clock because it needed winding only once a year, it has carried on into the days of no winding at...
The mechanical anniversary clock, also known as the 400-day clock or torsion pendulum clock, is one of the most popular clocks ever invented. Annivers...
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44,13 zł |
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The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781443733472 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more experienced. Written in clear language and containing simple step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the beginner, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The...
This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, a...
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214,17 zł |
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Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781443733533 / Angielski / Twarda / 436 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text constitutes an invaluable reference for anyone interested in old clocks and pocket watches - making for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book includes: Conventions, Abbreviations, List of Names with Alternative Spellings, List of Watch and Clockmakers, List of Initials and Monograms, List of Place Names Maps, et cetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it...
This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text con...
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257,99 zł |
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An Exhibition Of Yorkshire Grandfather Clocks - Yorkshire Longcase Clocks And Their Makers from 1720 to 1860
ISBN: 9780956148001 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first book published on the subject of Yorkshire longcase clocks showcases a selection of clocks owned by the author, who has one of the largest private collections of grandfather clocks in Europe. More than 150 color photographs show the fine craftmanship of these antiques.
The first book published on the subject of Yorkshire longcase clocks showcases a selection of clocks owned by the author, who has one of the largest p...
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340,56 zł |
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