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Discover how ancient sundials — from Babylon to imperial China — gave birth to the clockwise dial, the 12-hour face, and ultimately the mechanical watches we wear today.

A comprehensive technical reference covering mechanical watch classification by movement size, hand configuration, oscillation frequency, escapement type, and auxiliary complications — essential reading for watch enthusiasts and collectors.

A comprehensive guide to watch classification by power source — covering mechanical watches and the four generations of electronic watches, from the 1957 Hamilton Ventura to the Tissot T-Touch hybrid.