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Time On My Hands: A Collector's Journey in the World of Watches

by Mitchell Katz ...

The joy of the journey is one that is identifiable to all collectors, no matter the object of their desire.There are books written about watches, watch companies, and watchmakers but very few exist written from the perspective of the watch collector. Enter: Mitch Katz. Mitch speaks to the collector in us all as he takes the reader on his 25-year watch-collecting journey.Developing a collection of ... Read more

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The joy of the journey is one that is identifiable to all collectors, no matter the object of their desire.There are books written about watches, watch companies, and watchmakers but very few exist written from the perspective of the watch collector. Enter: Mitch Katz. Mitch speaks to the collector in us all as he takes the reader on his 25-year watch-collecting journey.Developing a collection of
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Keep Your Wrist Watch Clean and Ticking - A Guide to Wrist Watch Cleaning and Care

by Anon ...

Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more. Written in clear, plain language and complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little previous knowledge, and would make for a great addition to collections of watch ... Read more

$7.28 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more. Written in clear, plain language and complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little previous knowledge, and would make for a great addition to collections of watch
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Hands of Time

A Watchmaker’s History

by Rebecca Struthers ...

"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon
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Clock Repairing and Making - A Practical Handbook Dealing With The Tools, Materials and Methods Used in Cleaning and Repairing all Kinds of English and Foreign Timepieces, Striking and Chiming and the Making of English Clocks

by F. J. Garrard ...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise descriptions, there are illustrations that deal with everything from the workings of chimes to the complete construction of clocks. Contents include: ... Read more

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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise descriptions, there are illustrations that deal with everything from the workings of chimes to the complete construction of clocks. Contents include:
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Wrist Watches Explained

How to fully appreciate one of the most complex machine ever invented

by Michael Fraser ...

This book wants to be an introductory book to those who have always been wondered how their precious watches work but never dared to ask. In this technical but yet easy to understand work, wrist watches are covered in an orderly way to have eventually an idea of not only the complex watches mechanisms but also the most important watch models and companies. It is not a substitute for the more ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book wants to be an introductory book to those who have always been wondered how their precious watches work but never dared to ask. In this technical but yet easy to understand work, wrist watches are covered in an orderly way to have eventually an idea of not only the complex watches mechanisms but also the most important watch models and companies. It is not a substitute for the more
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Watch Repair for Beginners

An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner Watch Repairer

by Harold C. Kelly ...

The timeless book about timekeeping—and how clocks and watches are made, and fixed.First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who is fascinated by time and how we measure it—or wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the ... Read more

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The timeless book about timekeeping—and how clocks and watches are made, and fixed.First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who is fascinated by time and how we measure it—or wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the
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Rolex Watches

with many color images

by Leonard Lowe ...

Series Book 2 - Luxury Watches
New! Now with many more color images!★★★★ Great Information: »The details in this book helped me a lot…«★★★★★ Very good book: Very good and concise book if you want to learn more about Rolex in a short time.«*★★★★★ Well worth reading and at a fair price: »This is a very useful and clearly written primer for anyone who is interested in Rolex watches. All of the modern and many of the vintage ... Read more

$43.53 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

New! Now with many more color images!★★★★ Great Information: »The details in this book helped me a lot…«★★★★★ Very good book: Very good and concise book if you want to learn more about Rolex in a short time.«*★★★★★ Well worth reading and at a fair price: »This is a very useful and clearly written primer for anyone who is interested in Rolex watches. All of the modern and many of the vintage
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Practical Watch Repairing

by Donald De Carle, F.B.H.I ...

Here is a unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes ... Read more

$18.35 CAD

Here is a unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes
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Practical Clock Repairing

by Donald De Carle, F.B.H.I ...

The repair of clocks calls for a variety of skills and crafts, few of which can be 'picked up' by bench work alone. In the horological trade, it is technical practice that the 'prentice hand' is first tried out on clocks, before attempting repair work on watches. Clocks have the advantage of possessing sizeable and robust parts and of being easier to handle. But there the advantage for the ... Read more

$18.35 CAD

The repair of clocks calls for a variety of skills and crafts, few of which can be 'picked up' by bench work alone. In the horological trade, it is technical practice that the 'prentice hand' is first tried out on clocks, before attempting repair work on watches. Clocks have the advantage of possessing sizeable and robust parts and of being easier to handle. But there the advantage for the
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Luxury Watches

A purchasing guide

by Leonard Lowe ...

Series Book 1 - Luxury Watches
★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to ... Read more

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★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to
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English Fusee Lever Pocket Watch

Its History, Development, Service and Repair

by Christopher S Barrow ...

Following on from the success of his three previous books, The Pocket Watch, The Verge Pocket Watch and The American Pocket Watch, Chris Barrow has produced another clear and concise guide, aimed again at the enthusiastic amateur. This book concentrates on one particular type of watch, namely the English fusee lever. It combines a brief history of the development of the watch with a step-by-step ... Read more

$19.43 CAD

Following on from the success of his three previous books, The Pocket Watch, The Verge Pocket Watch and The American Pocket Watch, Chris Barrow has produced another clear and concise guide, aimed again at the enthusiastic amateur. This book concentrates on one particular type of watch, namely the English fusee lever. It combines a brief history of the development of the watch with a step-by-step
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TimeSquare 時間觀念 /2022 1月號 No.202

by Time Square 時間觀念 ...

Series Book 202 - 時間觀念
GREUBEL FORSEYQP à Équation時間等式萬年曆腕錶化繁為簡的大內高手以曆法為基礎的萬年曆腕錶，展現人類對縝密日期的窮究精神，而所謂的時間等式，更進一步的深入解析何謂真太陽時和平均太陽時的區別，這樣龐大、艱澀的天文曆法學，GREUBEL FORSEY以一款QP à Équation腕錶，用簡易明瞭的方式展現於正反面錶盤之上，一目瞭然，加上以單一錶冠就可前後雙向調校日曆的便捷設計，讓萬年曆操作起來更得心應手。章節008 Editor’s Note主編的話010 New Launches全球新錶速遞022 Cover StoryGREUBEL FORSEYQP à Équation時間等式萬年曆腕錶化繁為簡的大內高手028 Special ReportDéjà vuRICHARD MILLE似曾相識般的一見鍾情0... ... Read more

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GREUBEL FORSEYQP à Équation時間等式萬年曆腕錶化繁為簡的大內高手以曆法為基礎的萬年曆腕錶，展現人類對縝密日期的窮究精神，而所謂的時間等式，更進一步的深入解析何謂真太陽時和平均太陽時的區別，這樣龐大、艱澀的天文曆法學，GREUBEL FORSEY以一款QP à Équation腕錶，用簡易明瞭的方式展現於正反面錶盤之上，一目瞭然，加上以單一錶冠就可前後雙向調校日曆的便捷設計，讓萬年曆操作起來更得心應手。章節008 Editor’s Note主編的話010 New Launches全球新錶速遞022 Cover StoryGREUBEL FORSEYQP à Équation時間等式萬年曆腕錶化繁為簡的大內高手028 Special ReportDéjà vuRICHARD MILLE似曾相識般的一見鍾情0...
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Complicated Watches and Their Repair

by Donald De Carle, F.B.H.I ...

Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer, but with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. Furthermore, the increased interest in calendar work, alarm watches, and chronographs will undoubtedly bring more and more complicated work into the workshop. This book deals with complicated work essentially from the repairer's point of view. The ... Read more

$17.27 CAD

Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer, but with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. Furthermore, the increased interest in calendar work, alarm watches, and chronographs will undoubtedly bring more and more complicated work into the workshop. This book deals with complicated work essentially from the repairer's point of view. The
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Mr Bridges' Enlightenment Machine

Forty Years on Tour in Georgian Britain

by Barb Drummond ...

In 1733 Mr Henry Bridges announced his Microcosm or Little World was on display in Waltham Abbey then toured Britain and the American colonies. It was a giant four tiered machine which demonstrated his world at the time, with the finest art, technology, architecture, music and astronomy.Henry’s story shows the links between religion, magic, science and cabinets of curiosities. It takes us into the ... Read more

$11.51 CAD

In 1733 Mr Henry Bridges announced his Microcosm or Little World was on display in Waltham Abbey then toured Britain and the American colonies. It was a giant four tiered machine which demonstrated his world at the time, with the finest art, technology, architecture, music and astronomy.Henry’s story shows the links between religion, magic, science and cabinets of curiosities. It takes us into the
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English Clocks

800 Years of Innovation

by John Cronin ...

Clockmaking in England has a long and illustrious history, from the first clocks in medieval monasteries, through the Renaissance to the 'Golden Age' of the 17th and 18th centuries and into the modern world of mass production. This book is an introduction to the innovations pioneered by English horologists and scientists, who led a revolution in clock design, transforming astronomy and navigation ... Read more

$25.55 CAD

Clockmaking in England has a long and illustrious history, from the first clocks in medieval monasteries, through the Renaissance to the 'Golden Age' of the 17th and 18th centuries and into the modern world of mass production. This book is an introduction to the innovations pioneered by English horologists and scientists, who led a revolution in clock design, transforming astronomy and navigation
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Clock Cleaning and Repairing - With a Chapter on Adding Quarter-Chimes to a Grandfather Clock

by Bernard E. Jones ...

This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch repair. Although old, the information contained herein will still be of considerable utility to ... Read more

$9.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch repair. Although old, the information contained herein will still be of considerable utility to
... Read more
Ten Fun Things to do with Luxury Watches

by Leonard Lowe ...

Series Book 3 - Luxury Watches
A book not only about collecting watches… Ten fun things you can do with luxury watches… well, ok, it ended up being thirteen things, not ten. But that already says a lot. And no, it not only says that you get 30% more than you payed for… it says something about watches and about having watches as a hobby.A luxury watch is not just a watch. You can do a lot of smart, fun and interesting things ... Read more

$6.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A book not only about collecting watches… Ten fun things you can do with luxury watches… well, ok, it ended up being thirteen things, not ten. But that already says a lot. And no, it not only says that you get 30% more than you payed for… it says something about watches and about having watches as a hobby.A luxury watch is not just a watch. You can do a lot of smart, fun and interesting things
... Read more
Guide to Watch Flipping

by Amanda Symonds ...

Are you interested in flipping watches? In this guide, I will teach you how to flipping watches for profit and build a business. Can you make part-time income flipping watches? Definitely, if you are prepared to put in time researching models, learning watchmaking and general repair skills. We also include a bonus section about custom mod watch services.REVISED EDITION FOR 2023Chapters include ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you interested in flipping watches? In this guide, I will teach you how to flipping watches for profit and build a business. Can you make part-time income flipping watches? Definitely, if you are prepared to put in time researching models, learning watchmaking and general repair skills. We also include a bonus section about custom mod watch services.REVISED EDITION FOR 2023Chapters include
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O Ministério Que Move

by Eduardo Cassim ...

O Ministério que Move: A Força do Louvor na Igreja de Eduardo Cassim é um guia abrangente e espiritual que desmistifica o ministério de louvor, unindo excelência técnica com profundidade espiritual. O autor apresenta uma jornada completa para aqueles que servem ou desejam servir a Deus através da música na igreja. O livro aborda os seguintes temas: Fundamentos do Louvor e Ministério: Explora os ... Read more

$6.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

O Ministério que Move: A Força do Louvor na Igreja de Eduardo Cassim é um guia abrangente e espiritual que desmistifica o ministério de louvor, unindo excelência técnica com profundidade espiritual. O autor apresenta uma jornada completa para aqueles que servem ou desejam servir a Deus através da música na igreja. O livro aborda os seguintes temas: Fundamentos do Louvor e Ministério: Explora os
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The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams

by Karen Farrington ...

We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie
... Read more
Watch Repair for Beginners

The New Essential Illustrated Handbook on Horology to Learn the Basics of Watch and Clock Repairing

by Esmond Stanley ...

Master the basics of watch repair and discover the fascinating story behind timekeeping with this illustrated guide to Horology!⬜◻️◽▫️❔ Do you have a beautiful watch that you just can’t seem to get working?❔Has your favorite watch broken and you don’t want to spend money on professional watch repair?❔Or are you interested in picking up a fun new hobby while learning more about how humans have ... Read more

$13.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the basics of watch repair and discover the fascinating story behind timekeeping with this illustrated guide to Horology!⬜◻️◽▫️❔ Do you have a beautiful watch that you just can’t seem to get working?❔Has your favorite watch broken and you don’t want to spend money on professional watch repair?❔Or are you interested in picking up a fun new hobby while learning more about how humans have
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Apple Watch Series 6 User Guide

by Philip Russel ...

A complete illustrated guide for beginners and seniors with tips and tricks to master how to use the new apple watch series 6. This book contains everything you need to know to become an apple watch expert so that you can use your Apple watch series 6 to the maximum potential.Apple Watch cycle offers Menstrual Cycle Tracking, High Or Low Heart Rate, blood oxygen monitoring etc.In this book I will ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

A complete illustrated guide for beginners and seniors with tips and tricks to master how to use the new apple watch series 6. This book contains everything you need to know to become an apple watch expert so that you can use your Apple watch series 6 to the maximum potential.Apple Watch cycle offers Menstrual Cycle Tracking, High Or Low Heart Rate, blood oxygen monitoring etc.In this book I will
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TimeSquare 時間觀念 /2024 三月號 No.221

by TimeSquare 時間觀念 ...

Series Book 221 - 時間觀念
簡介鐘錶奇蹟創造者 RICHARD MILLE 開啟高奢製錶文化新時代在高端鐘錶製作領域中，總有人不斷努力精進技術、顛覆既有概念，創造出令人矚目的新成就。在這些先驅者當中，RICHARD MILLE無疑是近代高端鐘錶領域中的奇蹟，憑借創新技術、精湛工藝和前沿的高級製錶思維，以創立不到30年的年輕之姿，躍然躋身全球頂尖鐘錶品牌之列。008 Editor's Voice主編的話010 New Launches全球新錶速遞018 Cover Story鐘錶奇蹟創造者RICHARD MILLE 開啟高奢製錶文化新時代024 Watch Gallery波紋迴繞季節遞嬗萬年曆腕錶的理性&感性034 Talk TimeArnold & Son 總裁Bertrand Savary036 Talk TimeTAG Heuer 機芯部門總監<b... ... Read more

$3.37 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

簡介鐘錶奇蹟創造者 RICHARD MILLE 開啟高奢製錶文化新時代在高端鐘錶製作領域中，總有人不斷努力精進技術、顛覆既有概念，創造出令人矚目的新成就。在這些先驅者當中，RICHARD MILLE無疑是近代高端鐘錶領域中的奇蹟，憑借創新技術、精湛工藝和前沿的高級製錶思維，以創立不到30年的年輕之姿，躍然躋身全球頂尖鐘錶品牌之列。008 Editor's Voice主編的話010 New Launches全球新錶速遞018 Cover Story鐘錶奇蹟創造者RICHARD MILLE 開啟高奢製錶文化新時代024 Watch Gallery波紋迴繞季節遞嬗萬年曆腕錶的理性&感性034 Talk TimeArnold & Son 總裁Bertrand Savary036 Talk TimeTAG Heuer 機芯部門總監<b...
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Guía Práctica del Rolex Vintage

Un manual de supervivencia para la aventura del Rolex vintage

by Colin A Whte ...

Series series Classic
Una práctica enciclopedia para entusiastas, coleccionistas, buscadores y aficionados a los relojes Rolex vintage. Este libro de fácil consulta contiene información crucial, datos y especificaciones, detalles esenciales provenientes de catálogos y variantes de los ejemplares más deseados y coleccionables de Rolex.Portable, de amena lectura y fácil de usar, esta guía desmitifica el lenguaje cifrado ... Read more

$14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Una práctica enciclopedia para entusiastas, coleccionistas, buscadores y aficionados a los relojes Rolex vintage. Este libro de fácil consulta contiene información crucial, datos y especificaciones, detalles esenciales provenientes de catálogos y variantes de los ejemplares más deseados y coleccionables de Rolex.Portable, de amena lectura y fácil de usar, esta guía desmitifica el lenguaje cifrado
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