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dbphotos · 14 April 2011, 03:02 PM

I'm not looking to get into another career, but looking to learn more about watches and movements. Any recommendations for "watchmaker" books that have lots of details, pictures, etc.?

Kapture1 · 14 April 2011, 03:19 PM

I ran across this a few days ago, just search books
http://www.watch-clock-makers.org/ecomm/store.php

Tylden Reed · 14 April 2011, 10:03 PM

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I'm not looking to get into another career, but looking to learn more about watches and movements. Any recommendations for "watchmaker" books that have lots of details, pictures, etc.?

'Watch Adjustment' by Prof. H Jendritzki 1963. More drawings than photographs but my #1 for any young watchmaker wanting to learn the finer points of adjustment. Mine is well worn - purchased in '63 when it was often used. Not sure if it is in print now, look for a second hand copy, you will not regret it. Tylden.

dbphotos · 15 April 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylden Reed

'Watch Adjustment' by Prof. H Jendritzki 1963. More drawings than photographs but my #1 for any young watchmaker wanting to learn the finer points of adjustment. Mine is well worn - purchased in '63 when it was often used. Not sure if it is in print now, look for a second hand copy, you will not regret it. Tylden.

Found a hardcopy reprint of this book on Amazon. It is on its way to me.

Tylden Reed · 15 April 2011, 06:31 PM

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Found a hardcopy reprint of this book on Amazon. It is on its way to me.

Well done. The book will give you an insight into the workings of the escapement and balance like no other book I've seen. It will also make you aware of the problems likely to be encountered by the watchmaker - and how to address them. Every master watchmaker should have a copy. Let me know what you think of it. Tylden.

dbphotos · 15 April 2011, 06:00 AM

Thanks guys. I will check them out.

dbphotos · 15 April 2011, 06:06 AM

Any of these books worth getting?

http://www.ofrei.com/page216.html

Rikki · 16 April 2011, 10:36 AM

Well if you want a purely technical book on time and watches and clocks get the Theory of Horology it's the main book used for studying for the CW21 test. It explains just about everything about function and form. I got mine at Amazon for abour 160.00. Rik

CashGap · 17 April 2011, 10:19 AM

Found this on Amazon Kindle for $.99, seems well worth the price so far!

Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of ... and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology [Kindle Edition]

14 April 2011, 03:19 PM	#2
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I ran across this a few days ago, just search books http://www.watch-clock-makers.org/ecomm/store.php __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

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dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Thanks guys. I will check them out. __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

15 April 2011, 06:06 AM	#7
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Any of these books worth getting? http://www.ofrei.com/page216.html __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

16 April 2011, 10:36 AM	#8
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Well if you want a purely technical book on time and watches and clocks get the Theory of Horology it's the main book used for studying for the CW21 test. It explains just about everything about function and form. I got mine at Amazon for abour 160.00. Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

14 April 2011, 03:02 PM	#1
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Watchmaker book recommendations? I'm not looking to get into another career, but looking to learn more about watches and movements. Any recommendations for "watchmaker" books that have lots of details, pictures, etc.? __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

17 April 2011, 10:19 AM	#9
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	Found this on Amazon Kindle for $.99, seems well worth the price so far! Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of ... and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology [Kindle Edition]

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