Watches, 1850-1980 by M Cutmore

Watches, 1850-1980 by M Cutmore

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Tracing the development of the watch from the start of quantity production in the mid 19th century, through the years of American domination to the rise of the industry in the Far East, this book also looks at the main developments in the major watchmaking centres and new manufacturing methods.

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Watches, 1850-1980 by M Cutmore

Tracing the development of the watch from the start of quantity production in the mid 19th century, through the years of American domination to the rise of the industry in the Far East, this book also looks at the main developments in the major watchmaking centres and new manufacturing methods. The book examines the problems of mass-producing small interchangeable parts, and has advice on repairs. There is an introduction to the development of electric and electronic watches and photographs throughout. The author's previous books include "The Watch Collectors Handbook" and "The Pocket Watch Handbook".
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ISBN 13 9780715390290
ISBN 10 0715390295
Title Watches, 1850-1980
Author M Cutmore
Condition Unavailable
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 1989-07-01
Number of pages 240
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