The Ships Chronometer Book by Marvin Whitney Start Price USD 70.00 Current Price USD 80.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 80.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Friday, August 29, 2008 Location Columbia, South Carolina See more about 'The Ships Chronometer Book by Marvin Whitney' Description Brand New Book by Marvin E. WhitneyCMW, CMC, FAWIHard CoverWith Dust Jacket 8 ¾ X 11 ¼ Inches 499 PagesProfusely Illustrated Of all the branches of Horology, no category of timepieces has received the attention and study with an admiration bordering on reverence as the marine chronometer. For over two hundred years, the greatest minds of science and physics have combined their academic gifts with the finest artisans to perfect this instrument. Some, like John Harrison, the pioneer of chronometry, spent their lifetimes in pursuit of its perfection.This book tells the story of the Ship’s Chronometer. Serious horologists, collectors, and restorers are most fortunate that it is Marvin E. Whitney who has undertaken this monumental task. The product of most of the old masters and the mass-produced Hamilton chronometers and “deck watches” went through Mr. Whitney’s hands on a most intimately involved basis. Thus, the author has been steeped in chronometry in both the pre-WWII era of the last century, the period when more marine chronometers were produced than might have been made the world over. Mr. Whitney’s trade, professional, and academic background makes him eminently qualified to author such a book. Chapters include: The Birth of the Ship’s Chronometer Observations- Their Purpose & Function Chronometer Trials Transporting & Handling the Chronometer The Functional Description of a Chronometer Disassembling & Cleaning a Chronometer Reassembling & Oiling a Chronometer Testing & Adjusting a Chronometer The English Escapement General Repairs The Break Circuit (Survey) Chronometer Making a Detent The Navigational (Chronometer) Watch The Pocket Chronometer Some Rare & Unusual Chronometers Some Innovative Ideas & Design Changes in the Hamilton Chronometer Navigation & the Quartz Chronometer America’s Foremost Chronometer Makers Other American Chronometer Makers National Bureau of Standards-Time & Frequency Glossary Bibliography Footnotes Appendix Index If you have any questions please e-mail me. Buyer to pay $55.89 for media rate shipping and handling with delivery confirmation within US. Insurance is an additional $1.30 upon buyers request. I cannot be responsible for loss or damage if insurance is declined. Multiple purchases may be combined for savings on postage and insurance. Attention: International Buyers The cost for international shipping is different from the cost quoted above. The shipping cost quoted above is for USA destinations only. If shipping costs are a concern please email me with the titles you are considering and I can give you an accurate quote with your shipping options. Visit my eBay store for other interesting books by clicking here! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!