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Watch Repair for Beginners: The New Essential Illustrated Handbook on Horology to Learn the Basics of Watch and Clock Repairing

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NEW FULL COLOR 2024 EDITION - HIGH QUALITY PICTURES Master the basics of watch repair and discover the fascinating story behind timekeeping with this 2024 illustrated guide to Horology!Do you have a beautiful watch that you just can’t seem to get working?Has your favorite watch broken and you don’t want to spend money on professional watch repair?Or are you interested in picking up a fun new hobby while learning more about how humans have measured time throughout the ages? If you answered YES to any of these, keep reading! With a common-sense guide to the intricacies of watch repair, this handy guide takes a step-by-step approach to DIY watch repair, so you can follow along and learn how to fix a wide variety of clock-related problems. With a beginner’s introduction to the fundamental mechanisms that help watches keep time, along with the common mechanical and electronic issues that you can easily fix at home, Watch Repair for Beginners is your all-in-one overview of Horology. Illuminating the often mysterious and confusing inner workings of watches, you’ll learn about their key components, the major differences between modern and vintage watches, and a complete step-by-step guide for easy DIY watch repair. Now it has never been easier to bring your favorite watch back to life, get that garage-sale watch you bought working, or breathe new life into a family heirloom clock. You could even build a source of income repairing other people’s watches! Plus, you’ll also find illustrations and diagrams so you can see exactly what your watch should look like.Here’s just a little of what you’ll discover inside:An Easy-To-Understand Introduction on Watches and What Makes Them TickEssential Tools and Equipment For DIY Watch Repair (That Won’t Break The Bank!)13 Common Watch Issues and How To Fix Them - Including Some You Might Never Have Thought ofA Full Step-By-Step Plan To Walk You Through a Watch RepairDetailed Illustrations To Supplement Your Learning and Avoid ConfusionBonus Advice For Repairing ClocksAnd So Much More... No matter what kind of watch you have or what era it’s from – whether it’s a vintage mechanical watch or a modern-day smartwatch – you’re guaranteed to find a wealth of must-know advice that will put you on the path to becoming a watch repair master.Are you ready to discover how you can start repairing watches at home? Then scroll up and grab your copy today! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 6, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 89 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.21 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #514,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #92 in Antique & Collectible Clocks & Watches (Books) #134 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • A good, up to date introduction
Watchmaking hasn't changed much in a long time. Books written 60 years ago or more are still useful to a budding watch maker, and there are many choices among those older books. But there hasn't been much written (that I am aware of) in the last 20 years or so. This brand new book fills in this gap. This book is a very basic book that introduces you to modern tools and materials (oils, etc.) used in watch repair. There is enough useful information to get you going. Combine this with one or more older texts (many available here on Amazon) and you will get an informed perspective on the kinds of problems you need to be able to recognize and repair to be a successful watchmaker. The best thing to do though is read this book, pick up a few inexpensive pocket watches or wrist watches, some basic tools (don't skimp on screwdrivers!) and try your hand at servicing them. The best way to learn this avocation is to actually work on watches. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022 by Timbalionguy
    • Learning to fix watches
Fixing watches is something that I have never really considered doing. I have a few watches that no longer work that I just have in my jewelry box as they hold a sentimental value. This book has given me the confidence to at least try to fix the watches. This would be a great hobby if you are like me and have some watches lying around that would need to be fixed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022 by Amanda Lynn
    • Looking for a hobby
This book will teach you all about watch repair. You’ll learn about the different parts of watches and how the come together to make the timepieces that have been around for centuries. You’ll learn to repair the classic and the modern watch. A great hobby or even a side job
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022 by Gayla
    • Doesn't live up to its hype
I've been a watch repair hobbyist for several years, having learned a great deal of useful information at the bench of a now-deceased professional watchmaker in my town. That said, I'm always open to new learning experiences and ideas. So, when I saw a recently published book like this, I thought it might be a worthwhile purchase. If you're looking for helpful information about starting a new hobby, don't buy this. It contains no more detailed information than you can find for free on a variety of horological-related websites. The layout of the book is sloppy, the photo placement is poor and often lacking in relevance. A section dealing with watch movement disassembly has no photos at all, and that's an area where good photography would be very helpful, especially for visual learners. Don't ignore the negative reviews. I'll be requesting a refund and probably ordering one of de Carle's books on watch repair. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022 by William K.
    • For the watch lover.
Bought as a gift. My son took up watch repair as a hobby and this book was just the right thing for him.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023 by Andrew B.
    • Basic and feels incomplete
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I was quite disappointed by this book. I read the whole thing in about an hour. It's as thin as a magazine. A few images had cut off text and gave this book an unprofessional and unrefined look. Almost all images are generic stock images of gears and mechanisms. It was as if a couple of blog posts were turned into a book with little to no editing. The author talks again and again about how mechanical movements are either "manual or automatic" as if he forgot it was already covered a few pages ago. Imagine being told how to service a watch in five sentences or less; that's how I felt after reading this book. Honestly, you will learn much, much more after watching a few YouTube videos on watch repair. If you don't know the difference between a quarts watch and a mechanical watch, then this book might be a good place for you to start. Even then, I'd recommend browsing YouTube for a bit before buying this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • Not worth the money
Extremely vague and lightweight read, no real in depth knowledge. pretty much everything in this book could be summarized with about 3 google searches and an hour on youtube for free. only really valuable if youre too lazy to go looking for this info yourself.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022 by Sandra K. Manore
    • Basics of watch and clock repair
This beautifully done guide tells us the history of watch and clock repair. There's really a very interesting story and much to learn about the history of watch and clock repair. I certainly learned a lot. No matter if you're looking to repair a beautiful broken watch or learn a new trade in watch and clock repair this is the book for you ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022 by Jo

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