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| Electric Watch Encyclopedia (?), published 1998 by Green Arrow Graffitti (Tokyo, Japan), ISBN 4-7663-3199-0. Japanese language book in a small (5.5x8") magazine format focusing on digital watches of LED and LCD styles. A bit more than half of the book includes modern LCD watches, including those that are more unique than a "plain" watch -- both in style and function. But a good amount of the book does include 1970s LEDs and some early LCDs. There are some great pictures of the early Longines LCD model and a green LED Pulsar. The Digital Watch Repair Manual, by Louis Zanoni, published 1980 and currently sold by Zantech (the quartz watch supply house), 7501 N. Harker Dr., Peoria, IL 61615, (800) 441-7569, (309) 692-8326, price $19.95 plus shipping. This small book has a wealth of information on the fundamentals and functioning of LED and LCD watches. It mainly focuses on watch repair, but those readers who just want good, clear general information on how watches work, will not be disappointed. Lou Zanoni was a top-notch watch repairman who created Zantech (one of the best sources for watch repair supplies). Sections include overviews on the LED and LCD watch modules, how to troubleshoot, how long do watch batteries last, and even how to test your quartz crystals. A good value for some great information! The Watch of the Future, the Story of the Hamilton Watch Company, by Rene Rondeau, Electronic Clocks and Watches, by Michael Robbins, published 1975 by Howard Sams & Co., ISBN# 0-672-21162-9. This book discusses electronic timepieces and how they work. A lot of good reference information, including some technical stuff for those who want to know a bit more about why and how the circuitry works. Includes some excellent pictures and diagrams. Watch, History of the Modern Wrist Watch, by Pieter Doensen, published 1994 by Snoeck Ducaju & Zoon N.V., Gent, Belgium, ISBN# 90-5349-135-X. Pieter has written an amazing book with a very comprehensive history of the modern watch -- from the first electro-dynamic watch system developed by Hamilton in the early 1950s through the 1970s LED/LCD developments and up to the newest advances of modern day. This book is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of color photos and good descriptions. His background information is tremendous for anyone who wants to learn more of the technical side. The book is a definite plus for your collection. I have a limited number of brand new copies, for $140 with shipping, to anywhere in the world.ed@thedigitalwatch.com Electric Watch, Editors - Kesaharu Imai, Takaaki Ota, Hitoshi Hirama, Kiyoko Semba, Tadashi Noda, published 1997 by World Photo Press (Tokyo, Japan), ISBN 4-8465-2103-6. Japanese language book in a magazine format focusing on electric watches of 1960s to present. Lushly illustrated with photos -- particularly of LED/LCD models. A great resource for collectors. Many photos of models not previously displayed anywhere. How to get the book??? Possibly still available in Asian bookstores. Time for America; Hamilton Watch, 1892-1992, by Don Sauers, published 1992 by Sutter House (Lititz, PA, USA), ISBN 0-915010-36-4, $39.95. A very comprehensive guide to the Hamilton Watch Company. Includes great background information and some good photos. Great section on the "behind the scenes" of their LED watch days. The Digital Electronic Watch, by Tom Hyltin, published 1978 by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company (New York, NY, USA), ISBN 0-442-22596-2, $19.95, (out-of-print). Complete nontechnical guide to the construction, repair, and setting of digital electronic watches. A great basic reference to how the watches work and includes some basic history with photos. Collector's Guide to Pocket Calculators, by Guy Ball and Bruce Flamm, published 1997 by Wilson/Barnett Publishing (Tustin, California, USA), ISBN 1-888840-14-5, $23.95. While main focus is on pocket electronic calculators of the 1970s, it also lists and briefly describes several LED calculator watches including Pulsar, Hughes Aircraft, Sinclair, Uranus, and Hewlett Packard. The book is still in print and available through amazon.com or by direct purchase from one of the authors - Guy Ball - who will also autograph the book if asked. His price is discounted to $20 plus $4 for US mailing and $10 for airmail shipping to other countries. Contact The reference section of www.TheDigitalWatch.com-book page">Guy Ball. A Guide to HP Handheld Calculators and Computers, Latest 4th edition, by Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz, 180 pages, published 2003 by Wilson/Barnett Publishing (Tustin, California, USA), ISBN 1-888840-33-1, $27 plus $4 for US mailing and $10 for airmail shipping to other countries. While main focus is on Hewlett Packard pocket electronic calculators from the 1970s to current days, it also has a section on the Hewlett Packard HP-01 LED calculator watch. The book is no longer available.
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