“Despite the heavy subject, Ryan Schmidt exhibits a surprisingly light and witty ability to describe the inner workings of a mechanical wristwatch, providing historical context where needed and wanted. He explains the, at times, complex mechanical concepts by using easy, visual language, which is certain to be of great assistance to the layperson. I am particularly impressed by the diversity of examples and meticulous attention to straightforward representation made interesting.” Elizabeth Doerr – Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder at QuillandPad.com, and author “It is a positive joy to discover such a work. This book provides a solid foundation to the references and guidance needed for the watch collector to make educated choices.” Vianney Halter – Watch Maker “Free from the barriers of a particular style, era, or brand, The Wristwatch Handbook is an atlas for the world of watches. In almost every corner of the book is a little gem about a particular watch or mechanism, something that you will not have learned from a press release or article. A vital companion for those who know watches, and the perfect starting point for those who want to.” Robert Dreyfuss – Chief Executive Officer, Eterna SA “…for those who want to increase their knowledge of mechanical wristwatches in a balanced manner, the middle ground - combining easily comprehensible and correct explanations with excellent photography and drawings... Ryan Schmidt has also given special attention to the selection of pictures, … from simple timepiece to many rarely seen or exceptionally complicated examples. This is clearly a book that belongs on any serious watch lover’s bookshelf, and a welcome addition to the layman’s horological knowledge base.” Theodore Diehl – Company Spokesman & Horologist at Richard Mille, and author
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ISBN: 978-1-85149-829-1
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