{"product_id":"watch-repairing-as-a-hobby-by-d-w-fletcher-9781616086459","title":"Watch Repairing as a Hobby","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders say it best: \"by far the best guide for a complete noob like me,\" \"Very informative for a hobbyist like me,\" \"Very well written with very good diagrams.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unabridged reproduction of the work as it was originally published in London in 1948, \u003ci\u003eWatch Repairing as a Hobby\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable guide to understanding how watches work. Starting with the very basics of watch operation, Fletcher moves through the various tools required for repair, disassembling, and cleaning, as well as a troubleshooting guide for common ailments with detailed solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis must-have guide is broken up into five key sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- How a watch works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Tools and how to use them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- How to take down, clean, and reassemble a watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Common ailments of a watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- More ailments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatch Repairing as a Hobby\u003c\/i\u003e takes a watch amateur from intrigued novice to skilled repairman. With dozens of illustrations to guide you through analysis and repair, this classic work is essential for anyone interested in watches and how they tick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever before has a how-to guide for watch repair been written in such an easy-to-utilise format, as seen through the eyes of a successful amateur. You don't need to be a professional to enjoy and understand the nuances of watch repair—just a copy of this book nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433296904428,"sku":"9781616086459","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781616086459.jpg?v=1774765260","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/watch-repairing-as-a-hobby-by-d-w-fletcher-9781616086459","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}