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This practical guide is the outcome of many years' hands-on experience and is the sort of book the author would have liked to have been able to access at the time he started, some twenty years ago, to clean and repair pocket watches.Using as examples six of the most typical types of watch from a period spanning the late 18th century to the early 20th century, he takes the intelligent enthusiast through the cleaning and repair process, step by careful step, using photographs of excellent clarity, and in lucid language, characterized by his own friendly and helpful tone. He aims to equip the reader with a sound basic knowledge not just of the process but also all the tools and materials as well as their sources.
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New Book For The Enthusiasts
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 08:14 PM
George.
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A person needs only three tools in life: WD-40, duct tape and a hammer.
If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40.
If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape.
If either doesn't work, use the hammer.
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A person needs only three tools in life: WD-40, duct tape and a hammer.
If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40.
If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape.
If either doesn't work, use the hammer.
MultiQuote
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Posted 24 February 2009 - 09:51 PM
I bought D.Carle about 5 years ago off amazon, got an email yesterday advertising this book as from their records they thought I would like it. They don't miss a trick do they!
Kindest regards from Paul G. Remember they are ONLY watches and this is JUST a forum. CHILL OUT! If I was asked what one piece of advice I could give a "newbie" to the forum it would be to ensure you read all of MarkF's posts (except when it comes to Sci-Fi).
This forum is owned and paid for by Roy Taylor of RLTwatches.com. Please take time to rtfr (read the forum rules). Don't blame the mods if they zap your post because you didn't read the guidelines! If all you are after is a valuation then please introduce yourself 1st, and remember well, the engine of search, a friend it can be!
"There are, of course, many problems connected with life of which some of the most popular are, why are people born, why do they die and why do they spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?" D.Adams
At least it's not like on the Sopranos where they cut to a black screen in mid sen
This forum is owned and paid for by Roy Taylor of RLTwatches.com. Please take time to rtfr (read the forum rules). Don't blame the mods if they zap your post because you didn't read the guidelines! If all you are after is a valuation then please introduce yourself 1st, and remember well, the engine of search, a friend it can be!
"There are, of course, many problems connected with life of which some of the most popular are, why are people born, why do they die and why do they spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?" D.Adams
At least it's not like on the Sopranos where they cut to a black screen in mid sen
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Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:18 AM
I know this is going to make everybody smile (nay laugh) but IS there a 'simple' introduction to the internal machinations of wrist watches?
It's not good when your wife says "so how does a quartz watch work?" and all you can do is shrug your shoulders (even she knows that they aren't powered by shrugging your shoulders).
And hey, here's an idea - if there isn't one that covers all the concerns of your average watch buyer/collector, then maybe we should write one. Collectively, the people on this forum must know everything you need to know about buying, selling, restoring, repairing...
Collating and editing the accumulated wisdom of everyone from Potz to Toshi could be a bit of a challenge though
Paul - has the recent presence of so many outlaws encouraged you to change your avatar to JW?
It's not good when your wife says "so how does a quartz watch work?" and all you can do is shrug your shoulders (even she knows that they aren't powered by shrugging your shoulders).
And hey, here's an idea - if there isn't one that covers all the concerns of your average watch buyer/collector, then maybe we should write one. Collectively, the people on this forum must know everything you need to know about buying, selling, restoring, repairing...
Collating and editing the accumulated wisdom of everyone from Potz to Toshi could be a bit of a challenge though
Paul - has the recent presence of so many outlaws encouraged you to change your avatar to JW?
Kevin
Lots and lots of Seikos and a Poljot or two.
"If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs... then you really haven't understood the gravity of the situation."
Lots and lots of Seikos and a Poljot or two.
"If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs... then you really haven't understood the gravity of the situation."
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 07:06 AM
Got this book yesterday and: Wow, I got some hints that would simplify some work I've done to my watches (especially english pocket watches).
Thanks for showing us this book!
Andreas
Thanks for showing us this book!
Andreas
Visit me at my pocket watch website at http://www.mikrolisk.de/ (german website)
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