The Evolution of Automatic Machinery (Classic Reprint): As Applied to the Manufacture of Watches at Waltham, Mass: As Applied to the Manufacture of Watches at Waltham, Mass (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the groundbreaking machines that transformed watchmaking. This book chronicles the evolution of automatic machinery used in producing precision watch parts, from early screw-making and balance work to modern, continuous-processing systems.

Delving into the how and why of invention, it explains how automation reduced manual work, increased output, and raised the standard of accuracy in every piece. You’ll see how designers solved practical problems, improved finishes, and scaled production while maintaining tight tolerances.

• How automatic screw-making and head-finishing machines operate and why they mattered.


• The shift from manual handling to continuous, self-feeding systems that boost output.


• Design innovations in balance components, hairspring production, and precision machining.


• Historical context and key figures who shaped the early American watch industry.

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