The Ship's Chronometer, by Marvin Whitney
Authoritative work on the subject. Treats chronometers from the earliest days to Atomic clocks. Excellent first-hand description of the development of the Hamilton marine chronometers model 21 and model 22 during W.W.II (Whitney was a chronometer maker at the U.S. Naval Observatory). General discussion of the disassembly, cleaning, and oiling of a chronometer. List of chronometer makers in the United States and Europe.
This book is a comprehensive treatise on ships chronometers. There are 499 pages of scholarly research, profusely illustrated with photos, charts and original, easy-to-understand drawings. A must for the practical watchmaker and for every serious student of these remarkable timepieces. Printed on glossy, heavy stock quality paper.
In my opinion, the best book on the subject!Please contact me if you have questions.
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