First published in 1953, this authoritative work, which was based on a lifetime's practical experience, has been in continuous demand and is recognized as a classic work on the subject. Its great strength lies in the descriptions and principles of watch and clock construction in an easy-to-follow manner. The book opens with a description of the various tools and materials essential for good work; details are then given concerning the construction and repair of the various types of movement, trains, motion work and gearing, the various forms of escapement, keyless mechanisms, balances and balance springs, pendulums, striking and repeating mechanisms, calendars, chronograph work and chronometers. The subject of cleaning is given careful consideration, while filing and turning, the two most important operations in watch and clock making, are given special attention. The construction of specialist tools for repair work, many of which were designed by the author, is explained in some detail and illustrated by working drawings. In addition, an appendix lists the various causes of failure and bad time-keeping.
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The late W.J. Gazeley was a highly respected craftsman as well as horological consultant to Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith magazine. His book Clock and Watch Escapements is also published by Robert Hale.
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Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Revised edition, reprint. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents. Seller Inventory # 9999-999107438053
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Later Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: vi, 425p : ill ; 22cm. Subjects: Clocks and watches Repairing. Genre: Decorative arts. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 368750
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Later Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: vi, 425p : ill ; 22cm. Subjects: Clocks and watches Repairing. Genre: Decorative arts. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 368750
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003697634
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Condition: good. Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable. Seller Inventory # CTXV.0709049951.G
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0709049951I4N00
Seller: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External Condition: Excellent. Clean. Internal Condition: Excellent. Clean. Author/Editor: Gazeley, W J. ISBN: 0709049951. Publisher: Robert Hale. Year: 1994. Edition: Reprint. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 425. Keywords: horology, clock, watch, making, repairing. The book for sale is the one in the photo. Seller Inventory # 11512
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Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0709049951