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_aKleinlein, Walter J. _q(Walter John), _d1876- |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRules and Practice for Adjusting Watches |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-12-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Gísli Valgeirsson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches" by Walter J. Kleinlein is a technical manual focused on horology, specifically written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the intricacies of watch adjustment, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application for watchmakers, both novice and experienced. The central theme of the book revolves around the methods and principles necessary for ensuring that watches maintain accurate time under various conditions. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the historical evolution of watchmaking, highlighting the shift from crafting watches entirely by hand to the specialized role of modern watch repairers. Kleinlein emphasizes the necessity of not only repairing watches but also enhancing their ability to keep time accurately. This section lays the groundwork for the techniques discussed throughout, such as the adjustment to temperature, isochronism, and the impact of watch components on performance. The author sets out to provide a practical framework that assists watchmakers in achieving high standards in timekeeping, recognizing that mastery of these adjustments can significantly affect the reliability and functionality of timepieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aClocks and watches | ||
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