AUTHORBIO: Cooksey Shugart has been an active horologist since the early 1960s and a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors since the early 1970s. He has searched for fine timepieces all over the world and is the foremost expert in the field of antique horology. He has traveled extensively to auctions throughout the U.S. and Europe, to regional and national conventions, meets and shows, and keeps up-to-date pulse of the watch market. AUTHORBIO: Tom Engle has been an active horologist since the early 1960s and a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors since the early 1970s. He has searched for fine timepieces all over the world and is an expert in the field of antique horology. He has traveled extensively to auctions throughout the U.S. and Europe, to regional and national conventions, meets and shows, and keeps up-to-date pulse of the watch market. AUTHORBIO: Richard E. Gilbert has been an active horologist since the early 1960s and a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors since the early 1970s. He has searched for fine timepieces all over the world and is an expert in the field of antique horology. He has traveled extensively to auctions throughout the U.S. and Europe, to regional and national conventions, meets and shows, and keeps up-to-date pulse of the watch market. REVIEW: This book is an enjoyable and valuable reference to carry on buying trips or to trace the lost history of that priceless family heirloom. Readers will gain insight, examine, search into, and understand and master the subject of watch collecting. It's a must-have for all watch collectors and enthusiasts.
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About the Author:
Tom Engle, Richard E. Gilbert, and Cooksey Shugart have been active horologists for over 40 years and are all lifetime members of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). They have searched for fine timepieces throughout the world and are the foremost experts in the field of antique horology. Richard Gilbert lives in Sarasota, FL, Tom Engle lives in Louisville, KY, and Cooksey Shugart lived in Cleveland. He passed away in 2013.
Review:
I've used this book for years and it is a necessity if you are a watch collector/dealer. Great information about American/European Pocket watches and wrist watches. If you are selling your watch, this is a good source to get an idea of the value. -Gregory M. Kimura
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- PublisherCollector Books
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1574323377
- ISBN 13 9781574323375
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages1149
- EditorMartha Shugart
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