Practical Watch Repairing

This book was originally published in 1946, and it's still in print because it's the best. The text is straight forward, clear and easy to understand. The illustrations are very helpful, maybe even excessive, but to someone who knew nothing about the subject before starting the book, that's not so bad. The newer editions have a small section on quartz repair, but due to the advances in electronics, it is dated. The theory is helpful, but those seeking to learn quartz repair only probably need another book. All in all, it is a great book highly recommended to anyone who would like to learn watch repair.

Fabulous. The detail is great - perhaps too much, BUT on the second reading he brings the craft alive. Full marks - love this book. A few colour photos may be in order. BUT GREAT BOOK

I bought three watch books. This is this is the one that did what I wanted. Very easy to follow book. It makes you want to take apart a watch right away.

This book has been quoted, paraphrased, used in part or in whole by watchmakers of all levels. Decarle originally put articles and illustrations found in his book in one of the major horological journals. A number of watch courses use these in part or in whole. As a watchmaker's apprentice, I have found this book very useful for understanding the workings of watches.

This book contains a wealth of information on basic watch theory and a thorough dicussion of hand wound mechanical watches. It covers problems that can be encountered and methods to correct a wide variety of them. He offers proven techniques for disassembly, diagnosis, cleaning and lubrication and reassembly of non-complicated watches. The only detractions I've found is the assumption made that the reader has experience with watchmaker's lathes and the tool recommendations are sometimes very dated.