This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to fixing watches, with information on correcting balances, hairsprings and pivots. Written in clear, concise language and containing useful charts, tables, diagrams, and formulas, this text constitutes a must-have for those with a practical interest in the topic, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: Middle Temperature Error, Berthoud's Experiments, Effect of Temperature upon Springs, Safe Range of Temperature, Airy's Experiments, Adjustment of Chronometers, Permanent Compensation Balance... among others.
