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# Top #11 in Materials & Chemical Eng. 708 reviews, 4.7⭐ rating In-depth mechanical watch insights The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches

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## Summary

> ⚙️ Dive deep into time—because every second counts!

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- **What is this?** The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches
- **How much does it cost?** R2092 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Gift Like a Pro:** Perfectly curated for watch lovers and book enthusiasts alike—stand out with your gift choice.
- • **Industry Insider:** Ranks top #11 in niche categories, proving its value beyond just casual reading.
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## Overview

The Wristwatch Handbook is a comprehensive, highly rated guide that demystifies mechanical wristwatches with expert detail on their parts and workings. Popular among enthusiasts and collectors, it doubles as a stylish coffee table book and a thoughtful gift, ranking impressively in specialized book categories.

## Description

The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches : Schmidt, Ryan: desertcart.ae: Books

Review: Good book for any mechanical watch enthusiast - Extremely detailed information on mechanical watches - mechanisms, parts and workings all explained in great detail. A good coffee table book to have as well to just flip through the pages.

## Features

- The Wristwatch Handbook A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches
- Brand: ACC Art Books
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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Materials & Material Science #11 in Chemical Engineering #29 in Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 708 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for any mechanical watch enthusiast
*by R***R on 18 July 2020*

Extremely detailed information on mechanical watches - mechanisms, parts and workings all explained in great detail. A good coffee table book to have as well to just flip through the pages.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-01*