An edition of The Ship's Chronometer (1984)

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An edition of The Ship's Chronometer (1984)

The Ship's Chronometer

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This book is a comprehensive treatise on ships chronometers. There are 499 pages of scholarly research, profusely illustrated with photos, charts and original, easy-to-understand drawings. A must for the practical watchmaker and for every serious student of these remarkable timepieces. Printed on glossy, heavy stock quality paper.

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American Watchmakers Institute Press
Language
English
Pages
499

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Chronometers, Handbooks, manuals

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The Ship's Chronometer
June 1, 1984, American Watchmakers Institute Press
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Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
1. The Birth of the Ship's Chronometer
2. Observatories - Their Purpose and Function
3. Chronometer Trials
4. Transporting & Handling the Chronometer
5. The Functional Description of a Chronometer
6. Disassembling & Cleaning a Chronometer
7. Reassembly and Oiling a Chronometer
8. Testing & Adjusting a Chronometer
9. The English Escarpment
10. General Repairs
11. The Break Circuit (Survey) Chronometer
12. Making a Detent
13. The Navigating (Chronometer) Watch
14. The Pocket Chronometer
15. Some Rare & Unusual Chronometers
16. Some Innovative Ideas & Design Changes in the Hamilton Chronometer
17. Navigation & the Quartz Chronometer
18. America's Foremost Chronometer Makers
19. Other American Chronometer Makers
20. National Bureau of Standards - Time & Frequency
Glossary
Bibliography
Footnotes
Appendix
Index

Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 449-453.
Errata sheet inserted.
Includes index.

Published in
Cincinnati, Ohio

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
522/.5
Library of Congress
QB107 .W47 1985

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
viii, 499 p. :
Number of pages
499
Dimensions
11.5 x 9 x 1.2 inches
Weight
3.4 pounds

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL2875256M
ISBN 10
0918845084
ISBN 13
9780918845085
LCCN
84072615
Library Thing
5133925
Goodreads
2744433

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