Watchmaking
London: Philip Wilson Publishers, 2012.
Third Edition. Hardcover.
2012 reprint of the revised 2011 Third Edition. Drawings by David Penney, photographs and additional drawings by the author.
The classic handbook for watchmakers, repairers, enthusiasts, and collectors. Here, the making of the precision timekeeper is described step by step and illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. The text is easy to follow and care has been taken to avoid overly complicated technical descriptions. Daniels is particularly interested in the development of the escapement - many are described in this book, several of his own design – and the reader is encouraged to explore this aspect of watchmaking in even greater detail.
Table of Contents:
- Workshop and Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Finishing Steel and Brass
- Turning
- Wheels and Pinions
- Making Small Components
- Jewelling
- Escapements
- Mainsprings and Accessories
- Movement Design
- The Balance and Spring
- Casemaking
- Engine-Turned Cases and Dials
- Select Bibliography
- Appendices
- Index
ISBN: 9780856677045
7-5/8 x 10-1/2", blue paper over boards, gilt titles, color illustrated endpapers, color frontis. photograph of the author, bibliography, appendices, index, 777 black & white illustrations in the text, 24pp of color plates.
A little crimping to heel of spine, minor bumping to lower corners, else fine in dust wrapper and protective mylar.
Price: $60.00