ENGLISH MACHINE-MADE WATCHES (BOOK) - CARL EBERS - HB17199

A comprehensive guide to English machine-made pocket watches, written by the late Carl Ebers, a master watchmaker. (388 pages)
Synopsis: This is without doubt the most comprehensive work on the subject to date. Starting with a brief history of the dreadful hostility from the traditional English makers against the pioneers of this new way of manufacturing watches, it charts the rise and fall of our six major "machine-made" factories from the 1870s to 1920s.
A large section is devoted to assisting the enthusiast, collector and restorer to identify their watches and includes a wealth of technical information and detail about them.
Features that will guide both the novice and experienced collector include the following sections: Historical; Technical and Manufacturers.