This comprehensive reference work is an essential guide for horologists, collectors, and enthusiasts. With over 3,000 entries and more than 1,400 illustrations, the encyclopedia offers clear definitions and diagrams covering antique and modern horology, from escapements and mainsprings to quartz movements and specialized tools. Drawing from a lifetime of watch and clock expertise, Donald de Carle provides an authoritative and practical glossary that bridges the technical, historical, and commercial aspects of timekeeping. This third edition has been substantially expanded to reflect developments in electronic horology and modern terminology.
Technical details:
Number of pages: [not stated on cover; typically around 300 pp]
Publication year: 1982 (Third Edition)
Publisher: N.A.G. Press Ltd.
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780719801792
Format: Hardcover
Over 3,000 entries and 1,400 illustrations covering mechanical and electronic horology
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