This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby,
designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary
understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make
minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy
tips and useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest
in amateur watch maintenance, and makes for a great addition to
collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: How
a Watch Works; Tools and How to Use Them; How to Take Down, Clean, and
Reassemble a Watch; Common Ailments of a Watch... and more. This
antiquarian book is being republished now complete with a new
introduction on the history of clocks and watches.