Clocks, chronometers & watches (horology) books

Physicists wanted to dispense with astronomical time and define the second in terms of the fundamental properties...  Read More >>

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"Since the 13th century, a few special public clocks have included the movement of the sun, moon, earth and other...  Read More >>

Over 1250 American shelf and wall clocks in a variety of forms and designs are each beautifully illustrated and...  Read More >>

This is the first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectable field of military watches and...  Read More >>

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Covering the later-than-usual period of 1850-1940, this text covers in depth every type of pocket watch produced,...  Read More >>

This study has been revised with additional illustrations. The evolution is explained not only of the clocks themselves...  Read More >>

A revised edition of this guide which specialises in later clocks. Virtually every known type is illustrated and...  Read More >>

A reference work in English horology, up to the beginning of the 18th century, examining the work and evolution...  Read More >>

A revised edition of the standard work of reference. It contains new information to take account of recent finds...  Read More >>

This second edition contains improved black and white photographs and a revised preface which comments on the market...  Read More >>

Tracing the story of the Tank watch from its inception in 1917 throughout the century and linking its many variations...  Read More >>

In this sweeping study of the organization of time, Dohrn-van Rossum offers fresh insight into the history of the...  Read More >>

In Switzerland, 1874, the Piaget family began making watchworks. This book includes the characteristics of Piaget...  Read More >>

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"""A Chronometer is a precision watch, which is regulated in various positions and at different temperatures and...  Read More >>

While often associated with Switzerland, manufacturers in many other nations have produced wonderful automatic wristwatches....  Read More >>

In this text, Stuart Sherman argues that innovations in prose emerged simultaneously with the 17th-century revolution...  Read More >>

In this text, Stuart Sherman argues that innovations in prose emerged simultaneously with the 17th-century revolution...  Read More >>

A beautiful book for those who love fine wristwatches. In Time in Gold, the histories of the seventeen leading luxury...  Read More >>

Instead of hiding the mechanical workings of the clock, skeleton clocks celebrated them, leaving them visible for...  Read More >>

The development of the chronometer was an important step in the development of the navigational arts. Nearly 350...  Read More >>