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Practical Watch Repairing (Paperback)

by Donald De Carle (Author), E. A. Ayres (Illustrator)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (7 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1602393575
ISBN-13: 978-1602393578
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Too many words, not enough pictures, 9 Feb 2004

By	C. C. Purdy "chrispurdy" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Practical Watch Repairing (Hardcover)

This book was written during the War and last updated in the 60's, so no mention of quartz watches. Also it may not be easy to get hold of the parts and tools and impossible to get the solvents he suggests.
It is very wordy and very short on pictures. I would have preferred a Haynes manual approach.
I may find it interesting to read but wouldn't risk taking an heirloom apart under its guidance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read., 8 Dec 2007

By	gronow (Worcester) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Watch Repairing (Hardcover)

This book is of course not intended for the repairer of modern quartz watches and would not be bought by such except out of interest. When written it was generally held in high regard and still should be for those requiring an introduction to the workings and repair of the older mechanical watch. There is also a chapter on the workings of the Bulova Accutron. It is profusely illustrated by clear line drawings in many of which the size of the watch parts v. the hands manipulating them is exaggerated for clarity. This is quite amusing until you get down to handling the fiddly bits and want to know what to do next when something pings off into the far distance.
For the non-practical the book gives an insight into the 'works' and for the practical a host of useful information and instruction. The point about tools and solvents by the previous reviewer is well made but such tools are available some new while others may require a trip to eBay.
One does not have to follow de Carle to the letter but he is an excellent guide and although this may not be your only book on the subject it would be a very good first. You can go elsewhere if you are going to take up serious repair work using modern techniques. de Carle knew what he was talking about and if you are a collector at least you will have a fair idea of what goes on inside your acquisitions.
A word of warning to anyone about to tackle a cherished possession. Replacement parts for even moderately 'old' watches are unbelievably difficult to obtain.

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