History of Clocks and Watches
Title | History of Clocks and Watches PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Bruton |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-05 |
Genre | Clocks and watches |
ISBN | 9780785818557 |
This book is a lucid and authoritative catalog of man's obsession with time and timepieces. Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations compliment intricate line drawings that illuminate the inner workings of these devices.
Air Time
Title | Air Time PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Bernardo |
Publisher | Rizzoli Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2021-07-06 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0847869660 |
The first comprehensive reference for watch connoisseurs to explore a century of stylish timepieces inspired by and built for aviation, aeronautics and space exploration, and piloting. Air Time takes a keen look at more than ninety iconic timepieces that embody the spirit of flight, worn and made famous by the men and women who pioneered it, from daring balloonists and wartime jet pilots to jet-setters and astronauts. In a thoroughgoing look at nearly a century ofaviation-inspired timepieces--from 1904 to the present day-- WatchTime's Mark Bernardo interweaves history, technical insight, and the distinctive style of pilot watches into a first-of-its-kind comprehensive monograph. Chapters showcase historical milestones such as Cartier's development of the first men's wristwatch for Alberto Santos-Dumont; Charles Lindbergh's invention of the Longines Hour Angle; and the Omega Speedmaster, the first watch to land on the moon. Also featured are iconic timepieces, including the Breitling Navitimer, IWC Big Pilot's Watch, Breguet Type XX, and Rolex GMT-Master, up through current category timepieces such as in the collections of Bell & Ross, Longines, Bremont, Patek Philippe, Hamilton, and Zenith. Informative and compelling, this fascinating guide is the perfect gift for connoisseurs of timepieces, aviation, and globetrotting travel.
Character and Novelty Clocks and Watches
Title | Character and Novelty Clocks and Watches PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Collings |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Clocks and watches |
ISBN | 9781574326901 |
Animated novelty items date back to the nineteenth century. The artwork, design, and in some cases animation are unique, and enhance any collection.
Curiosities of Clocks and Watches
Title | Curiosities of Clocks and Watches PDF eBook |
Author | Edward J. Wood |
Publisher | |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 1866 |
Genre | Clocks and watches |
ISBN |
Clock and Watch Escapements
Title | Clock and Watch Escapements PDF eBook |
Author | W. J. Gazeley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Clocks and watches |
ISBN | 9780709047384 |
This book includes detailed instructions for making all types of escapements and for the location and correction of faults. The book is designed to appeal to those interested in the mechanisms of clocks and watches.
Two Hundred Years of American Clocks & Watches
Title | Two Hundred Years of American Clocks & Watches PDF eBook |
Author | Chris H. Bailey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
Traces the art of clockmaking from the era of handcrafting to present-day automation.
Curiosities of Clocks and Watches from the Earliest Times
Title | Curiosities of Clocks and Watches from the Earliest Times PDF eBook |
Author | Edward J. WOOD (of Clerkenwell.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 470 |
Release | 1866 |
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