Are you aware that there is a 1961 edition of The Watch Repairer's Manual? I just received a copy from Amazon for 45.00 (Paper Back) New. It covers later information than the 1949 edition and has better pictures. Really it is a fantastic book. It covers self winding up to battery powered but has a ton of information on Pocket watches. Also it covers and explains in a more forthright way being geared for the repair person who has an understanding of the material's in the 1949 edition. Really it is a GREAT BOOK!
Posts: 1732 | Location: Enumclaw, Washington in the USA | Registered: October 02, 2011
Patrick, there is also 4th edition from 1986 which is available from the Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute book store in hardback for $43.99 + shipping. It includes an extensive section of verge fusee watches plus some other added sections.
Posts: 346 | Location: Woodland Hills, California in the USA | Registered: January 07, 2011
guys, it seems that this book is no longer available on awci website, do you know were I can buy newest edition(4th)? I could only find older ones on ebay and amazon. In reasonable price, Ive seen some for 100+ per piece....
I will answer myself - book will be back in shop in 30 days (per email from AWCI person I received)
Rafal
Posts: 266 | Location: Wroclaw in Poland | Registered: May 06, 2013
Guys -- I've got an NOS paperback copy of Henry F's The Watch Escapement, which I will sell for $15 + book rate postage. Shoot me an email note if you want it. Another useful book.
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Posts: 921 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: March 25, 2013