| Historically and visually, this is the most
exciting volume on pocket watches that every has been compiled. 915
photographs of old and newer styles show the development clearly, and the
text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. The chapters present
detailed discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements,
dials, and cases. Then, a chronological organization of examples shows
pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the
present models. |