hello everyone,i am fairly new in this hobby but i have always had a passion for pocket watches and how they run.
i have read into these discussions and was amazed with all the good people here.
i would like to purchase some books that explain in detail with illustrations on how pocket watches work, the roll of each internal mechanical piece and the re and re of the movement.
perhaps this site has an info section?
thank you in advance.
nick.

Welcome! Judging by the pic you are likely going to offer an interesting new perspective to our forums. The community here is very friendly and knowledgable I think.

The books written by Henry Fried are some of the most accessable tech books out there. Better still, get a tweezer, a loupe and some watch screw drivers and attack an old 7 jewel "beater" Elgin. Take it apart and put it back together. The job of each part will become clear as you find it's place. Oh, do "let down" the mainspring before you disassemble the watch or you might not find all the parts again.


-cort

There are two books that are available from our own chapter 185. First the complete guide to watches which helps you in countless ways, indicating relative values of watches, and comprehensive details about how a watch works.

The other book is a Comprehensive history of the American watch manufacturers. Check with Lindell Riddell on how you can get these and you will have a head start on your learning curve.

Then get a practice movement, some good screwdrivers, a small roller type screwdriver sharpener, good tweezers, and a 4x loupe you can wear and still keep both hands free.

Maybe a watch repairman local to you has some used stuff you could get.