Reply With QuoteWell, I just ordered mine! Judging from the comments it should be a great read!
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My copy arrived today. Great job Ryan, what an awesome book!
Well, I just ordered mine! Judging from the comments it should be a great read!
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Really glad you liked it Neil - thanks for the feedback!Originally Posted by neil62
First impressions, bigger than I was expecting and gorgeous photography. I've not actually read any of it yet though bit can't wait!
Great thread, ordered this for me - on behalf of my wife as my Christmas present . Cheaper than another watch !!
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Mine arrived today from Books Etc.
As others have said, much bigger book than expected. Supreme high quality.
Arrived well packaged and fully shrink wrapped
Mine was delivered by Parcel Force.
They actually attempted delivery on Saturday but we were both working, yet they brought it out again this morning without me needing to do anything.
Great book, from a great seller, and delivered perfectly.
Happy days.
Excellent! Enjoy sir.
Mine is due any day now. If it leads to the purchase of more watches, can't be helped.
Just ordered one for a stocking filler.
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Yup mine is on the "buy me this for xmas list " :-)
thanks for the recommended:thumbup:
On the Birthday prezzie list for next week!
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Deal me in too!
Mrs Spuds is on the case as I type, thanks for the heads-up, looks just my kinda thing...
Looks like there will be a lot of happy TZers this Crimbo. Enjoy your reading chaps
I got mine today, thanks for the heads up
Ordered mine from Amazon.
So mine arrived today!
As you can see I have been doing some light reading tonight!
It really is very well written and explains everything in a very comprehensive way!
Good job!
All this reading has made me want to open up a watch and start playing with the movement.
I was wondering if there are some amateur watchmaking classes in the uk?
Or any good online classes?
I have seen the tz us forum one.. is there anything similar in Europe?
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Mine arrived a few days ago, shrink wrapped and perfect. It was immediately whisked away by some Christmas imp type of creature......
F.T.F.A.
Will definitely be getting a copy. Looks great.
Ordered mine today and it is a Christmas present to myself.
Got mine, very nice too. Did you know there is a watch without any visible hands or any means of actually telling The time?Well, there is. And it's in the book.
One of many little treats.
nb: Haldimann H9 Reduction.
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Mine arrived yesterday and i highly recommend this.
Only read the first chapter but well written,great pictures and a knowledge of wealth that even i can understand.
Mine arrived via Amazon and has been put away for Christmas. Looks great.
To those who have read it is there much of interest for purely dive watch fans?
Thanks for the heads up and subsequent info from everyone
Just ordered a copy
Well, it depends. There is quite a lot about the basics of watch design, which covers all areas. Divecwatches get about sixteen pages with plenty of pictures of classic models. But in truth, the book works best as a good review of watch designs of all types.
So, it is not a book about just dive watches, but I think all watch fans will enjoy it. You are guaranteed to learn a few things.
Thank you for all of your comments guys!
Regarding dive watches, paskinner is correct, 'diving and nautical complications' is a single chapter. You will get your fix of dive watches but only in a wider context with a view to covering dive bezels, Helium valves, depth gauges etc. it doesn't seek to illustrate every diver out there but there are a decent amount of them.
Keep an eye out for a book coming from Aaron Sigmond, the nautical follow-up to his Drive Time book.
In the meantime you can read my book cover to cover and become an expert on everything about mechanical watches!
R
Nice to see you here, Ryan. Glad that rumor of your book has crossed the pond, mate!
Regards,
Adam
Cheers sir!
Thanks to the OP for the post, just ordered from Books Etc (also thanks for this tip as I would of ordered on Amazon).
Looking forward to broadening my knowledge.
Regards,
Alex
Just ordered one.Thanks for the tip.
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Hi all, just a note to say that, if you haven't yet heard about the book I have written an overview on ABlogToWatch.
Also, I am accumulating the independent reviews HERE.
For those who have picked it up - thank you and I hope you are enjoying it!
R
Another order here!
Received it this week. Great tip.
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It is a real treat. The sort of book which needs to be in physical form......a proper, high quality production with great photographs.
I have been dipping-in to it for weeks now, and always learn something .i suppose the real 'lesson' is the sheer diversity of the hobby.
My favourite....the working watch from which you can't tell the time.
Haldimaaaaaaaann!
Thank you very much sir.
Ryan
Just ordered another one for my Dad.
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It was on the list!!!!
It was on the list!!!!
Excellent stuff. You must have been a good boy this year!!!
I too received this for Christmas. Wasn't expecting it so a nice surprise. Only had a quick flick through but it's looking good so far....
Amazon voucher for Christmas, spent Wednesday, book arrived yesterday, first look through today!
Wonderful book Ryan, well done.
Thank you all for the kind words!
I hope you all had a great few days and many hours of enjoyment ahead with the book!
One of my closest friends was in hospital right through the Christmas period. I gave him my copy and he worked through every page with delight. It really cheered him up....so much so that he ordered a vintage Rolex for when he got out.
Will order myself another copy. It is a keeper.
I'm also really enjoying this book - a really great balance between being an enjoyable read but also really informative. The layout and use of images are really good as well IMHO.
I was given this by my daughter for Christmas and it's excellent. So, another positive review from me, although like many I think it's going to take me ages to work all the way through it!
Simon
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Hello from another recipient of the book at Christmas. I am just getting round to opening it after all the mayhem and visitors over the festive period. I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge on this fascinating hobby.
Thank you guys! And Paskinner - I am sorry to hear about your friend but extremely pleased that the book helped him during his recovery!
Ta OP received mine last week. My grail (GO perpetual calendar) is not there. A quick glance ALS VC and JLC have the most images!
Working this weekend and next. I'm sure it'll make for good reading. Thanks again.
Looks great. Ordering now! Thanks
Ugh why does Amazon always need me to re-enter my card number when it's in the bloody car
My copy has just arrived.
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