The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces 1880-1990 (Second Edition) By Z Wesolowski
This second edition of "The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces" by Z. Wesolowski is an invaluable reference for collectors and horologists. The guide is filled with concise descriptions and explanations of more than 150 models, providing a comprehensive overview of military timepieces from 1880 to 1990.
Content Overview:
Chapters: The book covers a wide range of military timepieces in chronological order:
Pocket and deck watches
Wristwatches
Aviator watches
Chronographs
Timers
Stopwatches
Diver watches
Clocks
Illustrations: Detailed illustrations and descriptions of over 150 distinct models issued to the armed forces of Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Holland, Canada, Czechoslovakia, and Japan.
Identification Markings: An illustrated guide to around 160 identification markings found on military timepieces from various nations, including Spain, Sweden, Austro-Hungary, Poland, China, Chile, and Peru.
Key Features:
Historical Significance: The book includes fascinating examples such as:
Watches issued to Zeppelin Airship crews during the Great War.
Timepieces used by the first generation of fighter pilots in the night skies over London.
Trench watches acquired by officers and men on the Western Front.
Timepieces specific to the crews of Doenitz's U-boats.
Watches used by Allied anti-submarine destroyers and corvettes during the wartime Atlantic.
Watches issued to Luftwaffe aircrews in the Battle of Britain.
Timepieces used by RAF and USAAF flyers.
Watches developed for Italian frogmen and US UDTs during WWII.
Current watches issued to modern jet fighter pilots, nuclear submarine crews, and Special Forces.
For Collectors and Dealers:
Author Expertise: Mr. Wesolowski provides a richly illustrated guide specifically for the highly collectible field of military watches and clocks.
Practical Use: The book is particularly useful for collectors of average means, capturing imaginations with the dramatic historical associations of these timepieces.
Specifications:
Pages: 192
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with 380 black & white photographs.
Recommendation: This guide is an essential addition to the library of any horologist, offering in-depth knowledge and appreciation of military timepieces. Don't miss out on this excellent resource!
