| Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide Revised Edition Contributor(s): Brunner, Gisbert L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764322524 ISBN-13: 9780764322525 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2005 Annotation: Small enough to carry into an antique show, this convenient guide is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes in buying vintage wristwatches. It includes a newly updated price guide; information about fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids; descriptions of wristwatch history and mechanics; and a glossary of terms. Important firms are discussed and tips on preservation, care, and repair of mechanical wristwatches given. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Clocks & Watches - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Antiques & Collectibles | Care & Restoration |
| Dewey: 681.114 |
| LCCN: 2005920225 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 7.08" W x 9.92" (1.57 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Now in its revised sixth edition, this classic reference book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, hundreds of color and black and white illustrations, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a thorough glossary. Updated price ranges for various wristwatches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids; even a chapter on the popular Swatch watches is included. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of wristwatches rounds out the volume, making it the most complete reference for novice and experienced collectors alike. |