|
|
|
|
 |
 |
The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature
You have found The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature
one of the thousands of books about antiques
at Antique Book Store. We hope that by offering you a tremendous selection of the
books about antiques that you want at incredible prices, you will be back the next time you need anything from Antique Book Store.
We greatly appreciate your patronage and look forward to
servicing you again.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
You Are Here: Books About Antiques > Antique Wristwatches > Item 24 of 61
|
|
|
 |
|
| List Price: |
|
|
|
| Our Price: |
|
$58.36
|
|
| Customer Rating: |
|
|
Available from Amazon
Price Last Updated : 6-25-2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Features
Hardcover: 232 pages
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing December 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764326449
ISBN-13: 978-0764326448
Product Dimensions:
12.1 x 9.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
Book Description
Finally, alarm wristwatches are recognized for their mechanical ingenuity and the beauty of their design. This new book traces the development of mechanical wristwatches with an acoustic alarm function, one of the first wristwatch complications, and gives detailed information for collectors. Hundreds of watches are examined in 535 color images. In addition to the external design of the watch, special attention is paid to the movements and how their creators solved the multitude of challenges that confronted them. Michael Philip Horlbeck, a scholar and collector of alarm wristwatches, has written the standard work, a complete history of the alarm wristwatch. Nearly every model ever produced is chronicled, in words and pictures. The international array of companies include Eterna, Omega, Bruguet, Bulova, Citizen, Corum, Cyma, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Lemania, Pierce, Poljot, Ronda, Seiko, Venus, Vulcain, and Wittnauer, and many more. The technical data for each watch is recorded. This is required reading for all wristwatch fans and all who may become such. Whether you are interested in the design or the mechanics of these watches, you will not be disappointed.
Reader Reviews
this recently published book is a complete and thorough listing of alarm watches from their re-invention around 1949 until the present day. With many photographs and details, a novice can develop an understanding of the nuances and clever inventions of this mechanical watch feature. Compliments to the author for his detailed photos of both the movements (front and back views) and the assembled watch and dial. Highly recommended!
Comment | Permalink |
(Report this)
Back To Top
|
The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature
by Michael Philip Horlbeck and Arne Psille
Available from Amazon
Price: $58.36
on 6-25-2008
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
