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Watch and Clock Escapements;A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account

Watch and Clock Escapements;A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account

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ISBN10: 1473328543
ISBN13: 9781473328549
Publisher: White Press
Published: Sep 6 2016
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

A complete study of escapements in watchmaking, as well as a short account of the history and development of the escapement in horology. With helpful diagrams and a wealth of fascinating information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in clockmaking and horology in general. Contents include: The Detaches Lever Escapement, The Cylinder Escapement, The Chronometer Escapement, History of Escapements, and Putting in a New Cylinder. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1904.

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