Watches, 1850-1980 - Hardcover

Cutmore, M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715390295 ISBN 13: 9780715390290

Publisher: David & Charles, 1989

Synopsis

Tracing the development of the watch from the start of quantity production in the mid 19th century, through the years of American domination to the rise of the industry in the Far East, this book also looks at the main developments in the major watchmaking centres and new manufacturing methods. The book examines the problems of mass-producing small interchangeable parts, and has advice on repairs. There is an introduction to the development of electric and electronic watches and photographs throughout. The author's previous books include "The Watch Collectors Handbook" and "The Pocket Watch Handbook".

About this title

About the Author:

M. Cutmore is a chartered engineer who served in the Royal Navy before taking up a post as a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering. He is an acknowledged expert on watches, with a long-standing interest in horology. His previous books, The Watch Collector's Handbook and The Pocket Watch Handbook, have become standard works on this subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0715390295
• ISBN 13: 9780715390290
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240