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tranny · 20 March 2012, 03:06 AM

I've always loved watches on a superficial level. But lately, I'm obsessed. In the last couple months, I've been reading like mad about watches. I've absorbed most of the basics that the web has to offer, and I've gotten frustrated at the chaotic disorganization of watch-related content on the web.

I'm ready to get a book or two on watches. I would ideally like one or more books that identifies all of the most common movements, outlines their innovations, and lists the watches they are found in, and one book on basic watchmaking - how to design, manufacture, and fix a watch.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

tranny · 20 March 2012, 11:24 AM

Anyone? Bueller?

I just bought these 2 books for $10 and $8 on the kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/Beginner-Watch...2199446&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Clock-Repairin...2199446&sr=1-3

FremStar · 20 March 2012, 11:30 AM

Here you go Steve... Check this thread out for some suggestions!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=208050

kilyung · 20 March 2012, 12:04 PM

If you want a better understanding of horology, I'd recommend "The Theory of Horology". It's not light reading though.

tranny · 21 March 2012, 12:29 AM

Tthanks guys. Mike, sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. Will check.it out thanks!

20 March 2012, 03:06 AM	#1
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	Good Watch Book Suggestions? I've always loved watches on a superficial level. But lately, I'm obsessed. In the last couple months, I've been reading like mad about watches. I've absorbed most of the basics that the web has to offer, and I've gotten frustrated at the chaotic disorganization of watch-related content on the web. I'm ready to get a book or two on watches. I would ideally like one or more books that identifies all of the most common movements, outlines their innovations, and lists the watches they are found in, and one book on basic watchmaking - how to design, manufacture, and fix a watch. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

20 March 2012, 11:30 AM	#3
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Here you go Steve... Check this thread out for some suggestions! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=208050 __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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20 March 2012, 11:24 AM	#2
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	Anyone? Bueller? I just bought these 2 books for $10 and $8 on the kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Beginner-Watch...2199446&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Clock-Repairin...2199446&sr=1-3

20 March 2012, 12:04 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you want a better understanding of horology, I'd recommend "The Theory of Horology". It's not light reading though.

21 March 2012, 12:29 AM	#5
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	Tthanks guys. Mike, sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. Will check.it out thanks!

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