Historically and visually, this is the most exciting volume on pocket watches that every has been compiled. 915 photographs of old and newer styles show the development clearly, and the text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. The chapters present detailed discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements, dials, and cases. Then, a chronological organization of examples shows pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the present models.
- ISBN10 0887400841
- ISBN13 9780887400841
- Publish Date 8 January 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 April 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 316
- Language English