Books by Mick Watters

Aimed at those who want to learn watch repair, this guide covers the working environment, overhauling basic mechanical watches, stop watches, chronographs, some restoration, and basic quartz watches - both analogue and liquid crystal display.

In the new edition paperback, 2022, of The Clock Repairer''s Manual, Mick Watters explains how to approach all aspects of clock repair, maintenance, and cleaning with confidence. For anyone who has ever considered clock repair as a hobby or a profession, as well as those under initial training and for the existing repairer, this comprehensively illustrated and detailed manual will be a useful reference. Topics covered include the typical clock movement; dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling; striking and chiming clocks; repairing worn pivots and bushing; and escapements, staff fitting, and jewelling.