Download or read book Wristwatch Chronometers written by Fritz von Osterhausen and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated, detailed account of wristwatch chronometers and the rigorous testing they must undergo to become certified. Over 400 photos document this crowning achievement of the watchmakers art while information about testing methods, procedures, and guidelines make it clear how great a challenge it has been. A compilation of participating makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies' yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories' reports is included as is a guide to current values.

Download or read book Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867 Catalogue of the British Section written by Great Britain and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 1204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Notes on the Management of Chronometers and the Measurement of Meridian Distances written by Sir Charles Frederick Alexander SHADWELL and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Marine Chronometers at Greenwich written by Jonathan Betts and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich — the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world — this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.

Download or read book Account of improvements in chronometers made by John Sweetman Eiffe written by John Sweetman Eiffe and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Account of Improvements in Chronometers written by John Sweetman Eiffe and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Manual for Overhaul Repair and Handling of Hamilton Ship Chronometer with Parts Catalog written by and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book On the Compensation of Clocks Watches and Chronometers written by Edward Rigg and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Departmental Reports written by Canada. Dominion Bureau of Statistics and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Meddelelser Om Gr nland written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Special Publications written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ship s Chronometer written by Marvin E. Whitney and published by Amer Watchmakers Inst. This book was released on 1984-06-01 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dun Echt Observatory Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Publications written by Dun Echt Observatory and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Official catalogue of the British section written by Philadelphia internat. exhib, 1876 and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Official Catalogue of the British Section written by Great Britain. Executive commission, Philadelphia exhibition, 1876 and published by H.M. Stationery Office. This book was released on 1876 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Transactions written by Royal Society of New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: