The mechanical engineer, watch writer, and specialist teacher Curt Dietzschold presents in this volume from 1905 the escapements of watches, their development, construction, repair, and treatment before regulation, along with accompanying tables and numerous illustrations. It is written in a generally understandable manner for watchmakers, engineers, technicians, and others. He describes the historical development of watch escapements, the various constructions and anchor movements, the different types of escapements, and much more. This is a reprint of the original edition from 1905.