Review
"It appears to me that virtually every American maker is ideally represented. This book should enrigh the most knowledgeable collector of such watches and provide a well-recommended basis for all others." --
Henry B. Fried, CMW, CMC, FAWI, FBHI, *FNAWCC, author of numerous articles and books including The Watch Repairer's Manual and Bench Practices for Watch and Clockmakers"Whether on owns an ancestor's Howard, Waltham or Elgin watch or has a large collection of American watches, his appreciation of what made such pieces possible will be greatly increased by a careful reading of this work. For all interested in horology, it will prove a ready reference work and valuable library addition" --
D.J. Blackwell, past President of the American Clock and Watch Museum
Product Description
The most complete reference on American pocket watches. Two introductory essays offer a new perspective on 19th century watch production and detailed information about the important Waltham Watch Company. Beautifully illustrated catalogue of, according to author Roy Ehrhardt, Jr., "the world's greatest collection of American watches on exhibit to the public." Full bibliography and index. 552 illustrations (133 b/w), 419 full color).
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