Moritz Grossmann
''Prize Essay On The Construction Of A Simple And Mechanically Perfect Watch'' is a book written by Moritz Grossmann in 1891. The book is a detailed description of how to construct a simple and mechanically perfect watch. It was written as part of a competition held by the German Watchmaker’s Association, which aimed to find the best design for a watch that would be accurate, reliable, and easy to manufacture.The book covers a wide range of topics related to watchmaking, including the history of watchmaking, the principles of mechanics, and the design and construction of various watch components such as the escapement, balance wheel, and mainspring. Grossmann also discusses the importance of accuracy and reliability in watchmaking, and provides detailed instructions on how to achieve these qualities in a watch.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both professional watchmakers and enthusiasts. It is also illustrated with numerous diagrams and drawings, which help to explain the various concepts and techniques described in the text.Overall, ''Prize Essay On The Construction Of A Simple And Mechanically Perfect Watch'' is an important work in the history of watchmaking, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of watchmaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
