Clock And Watch Repairing Book By Donald De Carle (Book) - HB17189

This highly illustrated volume forms a step-by-step guide instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches. Donald de Carle was a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and the author of many standard works on horology; his writings are based on years of practical experience.

The book begins with simple clocks and watches before moving on to more complicated types. The tools and apparatus needed are described and illustrated. Whilst focusing mainly on modern types of mechanical clock, attention is also given to the movements of older long-case and fusee types, as many of them are now being repaired as a result in antique clocks. Chapters on watch repairing deal with chronographs and repeaters as well as self-winding mechanisms.

The latest developements in ultrasonic cleaning of horological movements and their electronic timing are described and illustrated.

This work is an invaluable guide for all concerned with the repair not only of clocks and watches but also of small mechanisms in general.