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Clocks & Watches eBooks

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  • Hands of Time

    A Watchmaker's History

    "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

    $15.99 USD

  • The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and Processes Employed in Watchwork

    This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • TIC TOC: How To Make Money Selling Watches

    Tic Toc is an all inclusive introductory look into the world of buying, selling and trading high line watches. This guide will walk you through all you need to know to make the right watch purchases so that your purchase can be leveraged, worn and then sold for a profit.The idea of Tic Toc is to become your introduction into the world of timepieces and act as a reference tool for industry tips ... Read more

    $12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • In Search of Lost Time

    Volumes 1-7

    by Marcel Proust ...
    In Search of Lost Time is a novel in seven volumes, written by Marcel Proust (1871–1922). It is considered to be his most prominent work, known both for its length and its theme of involuntary memory, the most famous example being the "episode of the madeleine" which occurs early in the first volume.The epic follows the narrator's recollections of childhood and experiences into adulthood during ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mechanics of Clockwork - Lever Escapements, Cylinder Escapements, Verge Escapements, Shockproof Escapements, and Their Maintenance and Repair

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, cylinder escapements, verge escapements, shockproof escapements, and their maintenance and repair. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless and will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the internal machinations ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Watch Repairer's Manual

    As The New York Times wrote after his death, Henry B. Fried was "widely acknowledged as the dean of American watchmakers." In the revised, 1961 edition of his classic book The Watch Repairer's Manual, reprinted here, Fried addresses topics important to contemporary watch repairers, such as self-winding watches, waterproofing, calendar watches, alarm wristwatches, and chronographs. The Watch ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Watch Repairing, Cleaning and Adjusting - A Practical Handbook

    by F. J. Garrard ...
    This vintage book contains a complete guide to watch repair and maintenance, with information on the materials and tools used and directions for repairing, cleaning, altering, and adjusting all kinds of English and foreign watches, repeaters, chronographs, and marine chronometers. Written in plain language and full of invaluable tips, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Practical Watch Repairing

    The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first set out to write Practical Watch Repairing in 1946, it was with the intention of creating a textbook "that a watchmaker can understand, even if he can't read." With over 550 instructional black-and-white illustrations and an approach that assumes no ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Moby Dick

    Dive into the Depths of a Timeless Classic

    Dive into the heart of the ocean with Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." This enthralling tale of Captain Ahab's obsessed quest for the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, is a masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. Join Ishmael, our insightful narrator, as he unveils the mysteries of whaling, the dangers of the sea, and the human spirit's relentless pursuit of vengeance. "A timeless ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • All in Good Time

    Reflections of a Watchmaker

    All in Good Time is the remarkable story of George Daniels (1926-2011), the master craftsman, who was born into poverty but raised himself to become the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century. Daniels stands alone in modern times as the inventor of the revolutionary co-axial escapement, the first substantial advance in portable mechanical timekeeping over the lever escapement, which has ... Read more

    $36.99 USD

  • All the Best Rubbish

    The Classic Ode to Collecting

    “A delight. All the Best Rubbish is one of those rare volumes that both instruct and entertain. I recommend it to any collector.” —Harold L. Peterson, Chief Curator, US National Park ServiceIvor Noel Hume, the former chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg, offers a delightful, anecdotal, and informative celebration of the joys of collecting.In his newly revised edition, All the Best Rubbish ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 3

    A Practical Guide to Getting Started With Apple Watch Series 3 and WatchOS 6

    Apple Watch has become more than a companion device to the iPhone; it’s become a stand-alone device that is hard to live without.While the Series 3 Apple Watch may not be the newest version, it is powerful and has more features than most people expect.As amazing as all the new features are, it’s not quite as easy to use as an iPhone; the lack of buttons, the smaller screen, and general UI can make ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Wristwatch Annual 2020: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications (Wristwatch Annual)

    Edited by Peter Braun ...
    Series Book 0 - Wristwatch Annual
    The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brandsWith Wristwatch Annual, collectors have at hand a wealth of information on the latest offerings from today’s most important watch producers, from Swiss mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe to the maverick independent brands springing up across Europe ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Repair Shop

    LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts

    'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's BAFTA Award winning The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone, cementing itself as a classic series in the vein of Antiques Roadshow.This new book ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Clock Makers and Clock Manufacture in the North East of England - Celebrated Clock Manufacturers from the Golden Age of Northern Horology

    by Anon ...
    This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology. Containing a wealth of interesting historical information and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Watch Repair for Beginners

    An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner Watch Repairer

    First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who 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 difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Practical Watch Repairing

    This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little previous knowledge, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collections. The ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Vintage Rolex Field Manual

    An Essential Collectors Reference Guide

    by Colin A White ...
    Series Book 1 - Chevalier
    How to Find, Price & Buy A Vintage Rolex WatchFinding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that's worth its price... that's the challenge.Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That's a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information.Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks

    This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handy little guide is ideal for those with little previous knowledge of the subject, and it would make for a ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Watch Repairing as a Hobby

    This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby, designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy tips and useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest in amateur watch maintenance, and makes for a great ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Curiosities of the Mechanical Details in Watches

    by Anon ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on their history, development, popularity, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting facts and information about the intricate machinations of timepieces, this little text will be of much value to the watch ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

    This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus