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Advanced Scroll Saw Clocks : (5 Original Antique Designs)
by John A. Nelson 
Listed under Woodworking

American Clocks and Clockmakers
by Harriett Swedberg, Robert W. Swedberg, Harriet W. Swedberg (Editor)
Paperback - 179 pages (April 1989)
Wallace-Homestead Book Co; ISBN: 0870695258

Antique Clocks Identification and Price Guide CD-ROM and Internet Resource
by Jeff Savage, Ryan Polite
(CD-ROM - October 2001)

Antique Trader Clocks Price Guide
by Kyle Husfloen (Editor), Mark Moran (Editor)
Book Description:
Clocks are among the most popular and useful antiques and this all new price guide provides a comprehensive reference to timepieces from the 17th century through the 20th. 
More than 300 crisp photographs highlight detailed descriptions of varied clocks produced over the centuries. Each clock listing includes accurate pricing information. Features a special 16-page color section, as well as an informative introductory report on clock collecting basics, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography. With more than 1,400 entries, this compact guide is an invaluable aid to all collectors, dealers, and appraisers. 

Kyle Husfloen is editor-at-large of Antique Trader Weekly and the author and editor of several other antiques and collectibles guides. Mark Moran is a highly respected antiques expert and also the editor of Antique Trader® Furniture Price Guide. 

• More than 1,400 detailed, accurate listings 
• Includes a helpful glossary of terms and a bibliography, as well as a special report on clock collecting basics 
• 16-page color section to aid in identification 
(Paperback - November 2002)

Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland: Self-Winding Wristwatches
by Heinz Hampel
(Hardcover - March 1997)
 
The Best of Time Rolex Watches: An Unauthorized History
The Best of Time - Rolex Watches: An Unauthorized History
by James M. Dowling, Jeffrey P. Hess
Hardcover from Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Book Published: December, 2001
 
Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to the Present (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by Benno Richter 
(Hardcover - June 1995)

Breitling Timepieces: 1884 to the Present
by Benno Richter
(Hardcover)
 
The Clock Repairer's Manual
The Clock Repairer's Manual
by Mick Watters
Hardcover from Crowood Pr
Book Published: June, 1997
 
Clock Repairing As a Hobby
Clock Repairing As a Hobby
by Harold C. Kelly
Paperback from New Win Publishing
Book Published: February, 1997
 
Clockmaking: 18 Antique Designs for the Woodworker
by John A. Nelson
Listed under Woodworking

The Camerer Cuss Book of Antique Watches
by T.P. Camerer Cuss
(Hardcover - December 1995)

Complete Price Guide to Watches (Complete Price Guide to Watches, 23rd Ed)
by Cooksey Shugart, Tom Engle, Richard E. Gilbert, Martha Shugart
Paperback from Collector Books
Book Published: January, 2003

Collectible Wristwatches 
by Rene Pannier
(Paperback - March 2002)

A Connoisseur's Guide to Antique Clocks & Watches
by Ronald Pearsall
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Todtri Productions Ltd; ISBN: 157717044X; (November 1998)

Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks
by Robert W. Swedberg, Harriett Swedberg
(Paperback - June 2001)

The Illustrated Longitude
by Dava Sobel, William J. H. Andrewes
This highly acclaimed book is essential reading for all who wish to have a thorough understanding of the sea, and is of specific interest to historians of clockmaking.
Listed under Marine Navigation

Master Wristwatches
by Caroline Childers, Roberta Naas
This highly illustrated volume offers a luxurious, in-depth look at an essential tool and fashion accessory. The wristwatch arrived on scene in the nineteenth century, and since then it has taken every possible shape-from the jeweled creations of the great watchmakers to the dive watch and other sports models.  "Master Wristwatches" presents the history of the watch with special focus on the development of quartz movement, then explores the different styles in brilliant color. For the collector or fashion follower, this book is required. Amazon.com
(Paperback - May 1999)

The Mickey Mouse Watch : From the Beginning of Time
by Robert Heide, et al
Listed under Disney Collectibles

Miller's Clocks & Barometers : Buyer's Guide
by Derek Roberts (Editor)
Hardcover: 320 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.82 x 11.16 x 6.68 
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; Revised and Updated edition (March 2002) 
ISBN: 1840005831

Manufacturing Time: Global Competition in the Watch Industry, 1795-2000
by Amy K. Glasmeier, Amy Glasmeier
Hardcover from Guilford Press
Book Published: 10 August, 2000

Omega Designs: Feast for the Eyes
by Anton Kreuzer
(Hardcover)

Official Price Guide to Antique Clocks
by Roy Erhardt, Roy Ehrhardt
Paperback 3rd edition (December 1987)
House of Collectibles; ISBN: 0876375131
 
100 Years of Vintage Watches: A Collector's Identification and Price Guide
100 Years of Vintage Watches: A Collector's Identification and Price Guide
by Dean Judy
Book Description: This full-color book features 100 years of vintage wristwatches and pocket watches made from 1870-1970, the most popular period for watch collectors. Author Dean Judy provides collectors with practical information on what and how to collect, as well as what to avoid. Accurate prices and detailed descriptions accompany each listing. Before-and after-pictures illustrating the restoration stages, along with photos of near mint versus the average watch, will aid the reader in identifying and valuing their own collection. 

Famous Swiss makers such as Alpina, Breitling, Cyma, Tissot, and Zodiak are featured, as well as many American watch companies, including Bulova, Elgin, Hamilton, and Illinois. 

Dean Judy has been repairing, restoring, collecting, buying, and selling watches for more than 25 years. 
• More than 50 watch companies represented 
• More than 600 full-color photographs illustrate these glorious vintage watches 
• Covers the most popular period for watch collectors, 1870-1970 
from Krause Publications
ISBN: 0873494539

 
Painted Dial Clocks
Painted Dial Clocks
by Brian Loomes
Hardcover from Antique Collectors Club
Book Published: April, 1995
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Price Guide to Antique Clocks
by Robert W. Swedberg, Harriet W. Swedberg
Paperback - 320 pages (September 1998)
Krause Publications; ISBN: 0870697609
 

Repairing Antique Clocks
by Eric P. Smith
Book Description: Antique clocks are a common sight in many homes, being popular with collectors and often passed down through families as treasured heirlooms. This practical guide, fully updated, teaches readers how to apply the tools, materials and techniques needed to repair and maintain all types of antique clocks without paying the expense of hiring a professional. A worthwhile resource for the hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer who wishes to increase the value and pleasure they receive from antique clocks. 
(Paperback - June 2002)

Russian Wristwatches: Pocket Watches, Stop Watches, Deck Watches & Marine Chronometers (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by Juri Levenberg
from Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 0887408737

The Standard Antique Clock Value Guide
by Alex Wescot 
Paperback: 215 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.53 x 10.38 x 8.94 
Publisher: Collector Books; (October 2002) 
ISBN: 1574323113

Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History 
by Martin Skeet, Nick Urul
(Hardcover - February 2002)
 
Watches, Volume 4
Watches, Volume 4
by Benoit J.P. Flammang
This book is packed with large, high quality, exclusive photographs where the watch is shown on an angle, allowing one to see the dial and the thickness of each piece. Each photograph (4 pictures per page) is accompanied by a full description, including movement, functions, case, dial, indications and price. Covers over 55 major brands including Audemars Piguet, Aviatex, Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Bonneville, Bovet, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Cedric Johner, ... The Publisher
Paperback - 400 pages (March 1, 1999)
World Watch Publishing, Inc.; ISBN: 0965817113
 
Watches International 2002
by Carolyn Childers
Paperback from Rizzoli
Book Published: June, 2002
 
Wristwatches : A Connoisseur's Guide
Wristwatches : A Connoisseur's Guide
by Frank Edwards
Hardcover - 160 pages (September 1997)
Firefly Books; ISBN: 1552090833
 
Wristwatch 2005 (Wristwatch Annual)
Wristwatch 2005 (Wristwatch Annual)
by Peter Braun
Paperback from Abbeville Press
Book Published: 01 December, 2004
 
Wristwatch Annual 2004
Wristwatch Annual 2004
by Peter Braun
Paperback from Abbeville Press, Inc.
Book Published: November, 2003
 
Wristwatch Annual 2002
by Peter Braun (Editor)
Paperback - 400 pages (November 2001)
Abbeville Press, Inc.; ISBN: 0789207397

Wristwatch Annual 2001
by Peter Braun(Editor)
(Paperback - November 2000)

Wristwatch Chronometers: Mechanical Precision Watches and Their Testing
by Fritz Von Osterhausen, Fritz Von Osterhausen
(Hardcover - October 1997)
 

Care and Restoration of Barometers
Philip R. Collins
Paperback / Published 1997
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Clock Repairing As a Hobby
by Harold C. Kelly
Paperback - 128 pages (February 1997)
New Win Publishing; ISBN: 0832911186
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Wristwatch Annual 2000 : The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications
by Peter Braun (Editor)
Paperback - 376 pages 2 edition (November 1999)
Abbeville Press, Inc.; ISBN: 0789205343
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Wristwatch Annual 2003: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications
by Peter Braun (Editor)
(Paperback - November 2002)
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Restoring Grandfather Clocks
Eric Smith, Brian Smith
Hardcover / Published 1995
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Repairing Antique Clocks
by Eric P. Smith
Hardcover 2nd edition (December 1993)
David & Charles Uk; ISBN: 0715301063
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Complete Price Guide to Watches (19th Ed)
by Cooksey Shugart, Tom Engle, Richard E. Gilbert, Martha Shugart
Paperback - 1071 pages 19 Ed edition (February 1999)
Collector Books; ISBN: 1574321307
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Wristwatch Annual 1999 : The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications
by Peter Braun (Editor), Luis Fernandes (Editor)
Paperback - 376 pages (November 1998)
Abbeville Press, Inc.; ISBN: 0789204487
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