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Watch Repairing as a Hobby: An Essential Guide for Non-Professionals by D W. Fletcher (Hardcover, 2012)
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Title: Watch Repairing as a Hobby: An Essential Guide for Non-Professio Item Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover Language: english. Used-like N : The book pretty much look like a new book. There will be no stains or markings on the book, the cover is clean and crisp, the book will look unread, the only marks there may be are slight bumping marks to the edges of the book where it may have been on a shelf previously.
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Readers say it best: by far the best guide for a compete noob like me , Very informative for a hobbyist like me , Very well written with very good diagrams An unabridged reproduction of the work as it was originally published in London in 1948, Watch Repairing as a Hobby remains an indispensible guide to understanding how watches work. Starting with the very basics of watch operation, Fletcher moves through the various tools required for repair, disassembling, and cleaning, as well as a troubleshooting guide for common ailments with detailed solutions. This must-have guide is broken up into five key sections: - How a watch works - Tools and how to use them - How to take down, clean, and reassemble a watch - Common ailments of a watch - More ailments Watch Repairing as a Hobby takes a watch amateur from intrigued novice to skilled repairman. With dozens of illustrations to guide you through analysis and repair, this classic work is essential for anyone interested in watches and how they tick. Never before has a how-to guide for watch repair been written in such an easy-to-utilize format, as seen through the eyes of a successful amateur. You don't need to be a professional to enjoy and understand the nuances of watch repair-just a copy of this book nearby.Product Identifiers
PublisherSkyhorse Publishing
ISBN-139781616086459
eBay Product ID (ePID)117385996
Product Key Features
Number of Pages80 Pages
Publication NameWatch Repairing As a Hobby: an Essential Guide for Non-Professionals
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering & Technology
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
AuthorD W. Fletcher
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height210 mm
Item Weight288 g
Item Width140 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorD W. Fletcher
TopicHobbies
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- 22 May, 2018
Expert, perfect introduction from a legendary watchmaker of yesteryear.
Interested in vintage watch repair or simple cleaning? This little book provides great information of huge quality - the writer really knew his intended audience. Lovely diagrams and simple explanations - interesting to see how little kit you really need to get the job done. Recommended text - spot-on for the vintage watch enthusiast.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Jan, 2017
great
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Nov, 2020
Top book for a novice
Reprint of 1948 version but still relevant todayVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jul, 2021
Good value.
A very good basic introduction to watch repairing. After reading i am very interested to go further with this as a hobby.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2020
simple and easy to understand
exactly what you need for an amateur watch repairerVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Dec, 2024
Good read and simple to follow ...
Good read and simple to followVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Sep, 2019
Mechanics of time
a fasanating insight into the precsion of the watchmakerVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jun, 2021
Perfect Perfect
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
