Practical Watch Repairing Donald de Carle 1946 Edition

Hardcover in original binding and dust jacket

First Edition; First Impression, American Edition

A unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes his reader through every stage and every operation of watch repairing ...and to deal with them thoroughly is quite a program - it takes 300 pages containing 24 chapters, two appendices and 553 illustrations. The fine draftsmanship and accurate technical detail of the illustrations set a new standard. Practical Watch Repairing can justifiably claim to be the best illustrated book on practical horology yet issued, and one of the best of its kind on any subject. The publication of the book marks the beginning of a new epoch in the study of the mechanics of horology.

With an approach that assumes no prior watch-repairing experience, Donald de Carle’s classic book is essential for any beginner or experienced horologist. It’s been called "the best illustrated book on practical horology ever written” - Horological Journal

The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years.

CONDITION

Very Good

Slight tear on dust jacket

No other issues noted

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