The Illinois Watch

The Illinois Watch
Author: Fredric J. Friedberg
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780764320385

A rich history history of the Illinois Watch Company, and record of nearly every wristwatch design they ever created, and their variations, in beautiful full color photographs. Each is accompanied by complete information about the watch and its production.

The Illinois Watch and Its Hamilton Years

The Illinois Watch and Its Hamilton Years
Author: Fredric J. Friedberg
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764353710

This five-volume box set is a comprehensive history of both Illinois and the American watch industry!

Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches

Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches
Author: Walter J. Kleinlein
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2022-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches" by Walter J. Kleinlein. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised
Author: Gene Stone
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 1477
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1683353358

The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It’s time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

Vintage Wristwatches

Vintage Wristwatches
Author: Reyne Haines
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2010-03-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440215243

Fashion with Function Step into the fascinating world of watches. From the early "trench watches" of World War I to some of today's elegant diamond-studded cocktail watches, Vintage Wristwatches will entertain and educate you about these small works of art that have stood the test of time. Whether novice or seasoned collector, you'll enjoy the rich histories of American and European manufacturers past and present. Original newspaper and magazine advertisements complement more than 1,200 photographs of collectible wristwatches, while brief descriptions include values recently commanded at auction. In addition, you'll find: • A glossary of watch terminology commonly used among collectors • Tutorials for identifying wristwatches • Factors to consider when determining a wristwatch's value