Watch Repairing as a Hobby : Skyhorse Publishing : 9781616086459 : 1616086459 : 15 Aug 2012 : Before Apple and Casio made watches, repair was a craft. Here an illustrated handbook, ideal for the beginner that acts as a watch and clock encyclopedia First 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. With dozens of detailed diagrams, Fletcher&;s book is divided into five main sections: How a watch worksTools and how to use themHow to take down, clean, and reassemble a watchCommon ailments of a watchMore ailments Watch Repairing as a Hobby takes a watch amateur from intrigued novice to skilled technician. With dozens of illustrations to lead you from analysis to repair, this c