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    ISBN
    9781616086459
    Publication Year
    2012
    Type
    Textbook
    Format
    Hardcover
    Language
    English
    Publication Name
    Watch Repairing As a Hobby: an Essential Guide for Non-Professionals
    Item Height
    210 mm
    Author
    D W. Fletcher
    Publisher
    Skyhorse Publishing
    Subject
    Engineering & Technology
    Item Weight
    288 g
    Item Width
    140 mm
    Number of Pages
    80 Pages

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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.

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    Skyhorse Publishing
    ISBN-13
    9781616086459
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    117385996

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    Number of Pages
    80 Pages
    Publication Name
    Watch Repairing As a Hobby: an Essential Guide for Non-Professionals
    Language
    English
    Subject
    Engineering & Technology
    Publication Year
    2012
    Type
    Textbook
    Author
    D W. Fletcher
    Format
    Hardcover

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    210 mm
    Item Weight
    288 g
    Item Width
    140 mm

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    United States
    Title_Author
    D W. Fletcher
    Topic
    Hobbies

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    • by nilsgawain
      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: NewSold by: simplemarketltd

    • by ja_brent
      25 Jan, 2017

      great

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grey_elk_books_au_and_uk

    • by jmfemmacj
      18 Nov, 2020

      Top book for a novice

      Reprint of 1948 version but still relevant today

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08

    • by gordo-mcbre
      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-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08

    • by lybe_72
      01 Jan, 2020

      simple and easy to understand

      exactly what you need for an amateur watch repairer

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: barracauk

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