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Watchmaking
George Daniels
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Description for Watchmaking
Hardcover. Discribes and illustrates the making of the precision timekeeper, at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. This handbook provides an insight to the enthusiast and watch-collector who, until its publication, had often been able only to admire the superb craftsmanship of a fine watch without understanding how it works. Num Pages: 462 pages, approximately 130 colour / 777 line drawings. BIC Classification: TDPB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 274 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Many years after its first publication, the best-selling Watchmaking continues to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among new generations of enthusiasts. As a supreme master of his art, George Daniels' advice is constantly sought by both students and watch repairers, his understanding of the problems that can beset the would-be watchmaker, especially in an age of mass production, and his expert knowledge of the history of watchmaking being second to none. Here, the making of the precision timekeeper is described step by step and illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory ... Read more
Many years after its first publication, the best-selling Watchmaking continues to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among new generations of enthusiasts. As a supreme master of his art, George Daniels' advice is constantly sought by both students and watch repairers, his understanding of the problems that can beset the would-be watchmaker, especially in an age of mass production, and his expert knowledge of the history of watchmaking being second to none. Here, the making of the precision timekeeper is described step by step and illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers
Number of pages
462
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780856677045
SKU
V9780856677045
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About George Daniels
George Daniels, CBE, DSC (HONS), FSA, FCGI, FBHI, FAWI, is a practicing horologist with over fifty years' experience in both antique and modern watchmaking, and is a past master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. Amongst his awards for contribution to the art and science of watchmaking - including the design of his own escapements - are the Tompion Gold ... Read more
Reviews for Watchmaking
I truly believe that this book [...] will be held in high esteem both by its future collectors, as well as by the common watch enthusiast looking for a publication that summarizes their favorite hobby and presents its secrets in an easily understandable way.
A Blog to Watch
Watchmaking by George Daniels is a very fascinating book, a ... Read more
A Blog to Watch
Watchmaking by George Daniels is a very fascinating book, a ... Read more