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Watch and Clock Escapements;A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origi and Evolution of the Escapement in Ho

Watch and Clock Escapements;A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origi and Evolution of the Escapement in Ho

Anon / Anon.

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Editorial:
White Press
Año de edición:
2016
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781473328549
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A complete study of escapements in watchmaking, as well as a short account of the history and development of the escapement in horology. With helpful diagrams and a wealth of fascinating information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in clockmaking and horology in general. Contents include: "The Detaches Lever Escapement", "The Cylinder Escapement", "The Chronometer Escapement", "History of Escapements", and "Putting in a New Cylinder". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1904.

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