HOROLOGY The Science of Time Measurement and the Construction of Clocks,Watches,and Chronometers
Language: English
Published by LONDON Chapman & Hall, 1937
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A lovely " Collectors Copy" of the 1937 printing in a scarce but rather crudely restored dustwrapper. A seminal masterwork written by a distinguished Fellow of the British Horological Institute. First published in 1928 this legendary text is a cornerstone of classical watchmaking, precision engineering, and mechanical clock restoration. A dense, unapologetically technical blueprint for calculating and constructing high-grade mechanical timekeepers. Haswell masterfully balances mathematics with workshop practicalities.Topics include Astronomical time measurement and the core physics of tracking seconds: Exhaustive blueprints on pendulum designs, gravity escapements, and train wheel calculations.Watch Engineering: Technical breakdowns of balance wheels, mainspring power delivery, and micro-gear trains.Marine Chronometers: Precision tech dedicated to seafaring navigation and temperature-compensated balances.Detailed Plates and intricate fold-out technical drawings and diagrams visualizing exact component layouts. the "Supplement" in this edition refers to a highly technical update appended to the back of the book written by Haswell to bridge the gap between classical 1920s mechanical horology and the major technical breakthroughs of the 1930s. Cr.8vo xvi.288pps + errata 20 tipped in halftone (photo) plates +100 illustrations. Original publishers cloth.…
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- Title
- HOROLOGY The Science of Time Measurement and the Construction of Clocks,Watches,and Chronometers
- Author
- HASWELL, J. Eric. F.B.H.I. (1890-1967)
- Publisher
- LONDON Chapman & Hall
- Publication year
- 1937
- Condition
- Very good
- Language
- English
John L. Capes (Books) Established 1969
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