Reference Works - Service Manuals
3 manuals available for download
Horological Times - December 1985 Issue
Official monthly publication of the American Watchmakers Institute. Volume 9, Number 12. Contents include President's Message on work-life balance, Bench Tips on pithwood cleaning materials, technical article on Jacques Dual Chime Grandfather Clock mechanisms, Questions and Answers on pin-set watches, articles on file techniques, watchmakers' shop tips, and watch testing equipment. Includes sections on birthstones, jewelry setting trends, frequency control in hydro-electric systems, and AWI news briefs. Advertisements for watch crystals, batteries, and watchmaking supplies.
Professional Watchmakers' Practical Handy Manual
Looseleaf reference manual for watchmakers containing material specifications and ordering information. Includes sections on automatic and calendar parts, crowns, mainsprings, American watch brands (Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois, Waltham), imported movements by name and caliber, pallet stones, stems, jewels, and miscellaneous watch repair materials. Indexed for quick access to part numbers and technical specifications.
The Watch & Clock Makers' Handbook, Dictionary and Guide
Ninth edition (1896) of a comprehensive technical handbook for watch and clock makers. Includes dictionary definitions and practical guides covering technical terms used in horology, such as acceleration, addendum, adjusting rod, alarum, all or nothing piece, and anchor escapement. Contains detailed explanations of mechanical principles, balance springs, fusee adjustments, and escapement mechanisms with technical illustrations. Intended as a reference work for workshop use and training. Table of Contents: - Alarm Notching - Anchor Escapement