bBefore Apple and Casio made watches, repair was a craft. Here an illustrated handbook, ideal for the beginner that acts as a watch and clock encyclopediab pFirst published almost 75 years ago in London, D.W. Fletcher's guide is still an indispensable guide to understanding the way that watches work. Beginning with the absolute basics of watch operation, Fletcher explains the different tools needed for repair, cleaning, and disassembling. He also adds a troubleshooting guide for common ailments and detailed solutions. pWith dozens of detailed diagrams, Fletcher's book is divided into five main sections brulliHow a watch worksliliTools and how to use themliliHow to take down, clean, and reassemble a watchliliCommon ailments of a watchliliMore ailmentsliulbriWatch Repairing as a Hobbyi takes a watch amateur from intrigued novice to skilled technician. With dozens of illustrations to lead you from analysis to repair, this classic manual is necessary for anyone curious about watches and ho