Konrad knirim military timepieces book

I required his work for a specific collecting interest, which was invaluable. Konrad knirim s new book on british military timepieces has a section on these longines. Conditions of business note the term the auctioneers means thomson roddick scottish auctions ltd 1. Early 1940s ebel swiss atp vintage military watch 15j. Development of the british general service wristwatch. One of the foremost experts on german military timepieces, konrad knirim has. As the most coveted and expensive of the dirty dozen it is often the one missing from a collection. Dec 03, 2019 militaruhren military timepieces by konrad knirim is a gorgeous, large and detailed reference book on german military timepieces, containing pages.

Mar 06, 2011 navigational timepieces of the luftwaffe, 3 dr konrad knirim concludes his series on military watches and clocks. Konrad knirim came to fame when he produced his book on german military. British military timepieces watches and clocks of their. With over timepieces featured, german military timepieces. The auction centre, irongray road, dumfries, dg2 0je, telephone 087 721635 or the auction centre, carnethie street, rosewell, edinburgh eh24 9al, telephone 01 440 2448 to whom all. Military timepieces 150 years watches and clocks of german forces. Airys compensation bar was originally, and for a period of time, at the admiraltys insistence, added to the balance system to allow symmetrical adjustment for temperature. The dedicated aficionado of military watches is in all likelihood already familiar with konrad knirims earlier book on military timepieces 150 years of watches and clocks of german forces, first published in german only in 1998, and available since 2002 in an expanded bilingual germanenglish edition. I have a couple of military pulsars and cwcs in my collection but they look a bit skinny on by big wrists so dont wear them often. The most complete book about british military watches. British military timepieces by konrad knirim, approx 790 pages covering all military pocket and wristwatches made for the british military. Observatory clocks, chronometers, chronometer watches, deck watches, pocket watches, ships clocks. Mar 21, 2009 the dedicated aficionado of military watches is in all likelihood already familiar with konrad knirims earlier book on military timepieces 150 years of watches and clocks of german forces, first published in german only in 1998, and available since 2002 in an expanded bilingual germanenglish edition.

British military timepieces by konrad knirim, approx 790. This type of clock is shown on page 182183 of konrad knirims military timepieces book. Military timepieces 150 years watches and clocks of german forces, by konrad knirim, 2002, verlag peter pomp, bochumessen germany, isbn 3893552324, second expanded and bilingual edition, 625 pages. The vast number and types of watches and clocks covered is hard to equil.

May 16, 2002 the publication of concise guide to military timepieces is a longheld ambition, and it is hoped his shared passion will inspire readers in both militaria horological circles to accord military timepieces the acknowledgement for which they are long overdue. British military timepieces by konrad knirim is a beautifully photographed detailed reference book cataloguing the wide variety of chronometers, deck watches. He was kind enough to address an inquiry i made to him and provide me with this photo of the longines ledger, showing the watchs destingation. Konrad is a real expert on military watches of ww ii. Production numbers based on estimates published by konrad knirims in his book entitled british military timepieces. In a 1946 pierce advert gtopaul sent me it shows almost the same watch, my guess is that the book is incorrect. British military timepieces by konrad knirim, 9783893552603, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Military timepieces militaruhren 150 years watches and clocks of german forces 150 jahre zeitmessung beim deutschen militar knirim konrad published by peter pomp, bottrop, germany 2002.

I have included a photo from konrad knirims renowned book british military timepieces that describes these watches. This type of clock is shown on page 182183 of konrad knirim s military timepieces book. Konrad knirims new book on british military timepieces has a section on these longines. Index to military timepieces 150 years of watches and. Sep 10, 2011 from the book british military timepieces. A rolex 5517, omega ha60 and ha64 chronograph, they also have similar watches from breitling, lemania and i believe gallet. Aug 07, 2019 militaruhren military timepieces by konrad knirim is a gorgeous, large and detailed reference book on german military timepieces, containing pages. The publication of concise guide to military timepieces is a longheld ambition, and it is hoped his shared passion will inspire readers in both militaria horological circles to accord military timepieces the acknowledgement for which they are long overdue. This is an excellent book, a great read and a fantastic reference source that reflects. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.

British military timepieces describes all british military timepieces. This makes it particularly challenging for collectors trying to find nice examples of. Knirim military timepieces 2002 not long ago i bought a copy of this book 2nd ed and i could not agree with you more. German military timepieces hardcover wristchronology. This type was probably used in command centers, as no fleet assignment numbering is stamped onto the right side. Navigational timepieces of the luftwaffe, 3 dr konrad knirim concludes his series on military watches and clocks. The stainless steel case measures in at 32mm or 34mm counting the crown at 3h and has signs commensurate with its age. The offices of the auctioneers thomson roddick scottish auctions ltd are situated at. Observatory clocks, chronometers, chronometer watches, deck watches, pocket watches, ships clocks, zigzag clocks, aircraft clocks, instrument clocks, mantle clocks, wt watches, asdic timers, artillery stop watches, trench watches, waterproof wrist watches, wrist chronographs, pilots watches, divers watches, general service watches.

I have a couple of military pulsars and cwcs in my collection but they look a bit skinny on. According to konrad knirims book british military timepieces, less than 5,000, and perhaps even only 1,000, were made for the mod, making it the rarest of the lot. There are also chapters on watches used by commonwealth and french forces as well as japan. British military timepieces by konrad knirim 20100101. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Having collecting military timepieces for nearly 30 years, konrad knirim writes about them with the enthusiasm of a collector and also the careful.

At this time, however, i believe that it is more important to provide this brief description of the book, so that our readers will be aware of this fantastic resource. We have a limited amount of lines available to book and the service is offered on a firstcome firstserved basis. German military timepieces 150 years watches and clocks of german forces isbn 3. See bobs sticky post above entitled mwr recommends. First published in 2002, german military timepieces. Dr konrad knirim came to fame when he produced his book on german military timepieces in 1998. This particular piece was used for the cover image of konrad knirims british military timepieces book and a copy of this book is included with the present lot. Konrad knirim came to fame when he produced his book on german military timepieces in 2002 vol i, which established him as the foremost authority. British military timepieces hardcover wristchronology. From konrad knirims book british military timepieces whilst the iwc arguably has the nicest movement of the lot, its the granas rarity, that pips it to the post. It is wearing a nos regimental nato from the 1950s also sold separately under ebay item number 202365816256. German military timepieces 150 years watches and clocks of german forces isbn 3893552324. British military timepieces by konrad knirim is a beautifully photographed detailed reference book cataloguing the wide variety of chronometers, deck watches, pocket watches, wristwatches and clocks used by the british army, navy and air force in the 19th and 20th century.

Konrads work is an essential reference book for anyone interested in collecting commonwealth military timepieces. Now i just enjoy picking it up and reading the wealth of information, coupled with top quality detailed photos. If you do ever come across one, know that they are extremely rare. If you do not have a copy of dr knirims book on british military timepieces, then now is a good time to send someone a nottoosubtle gift hint. This type was probably used in command centers, as no fleet assignment numbering is stamped onto the. His new book, british military timepieces describes all british military timepieces. Extract from the manual for aerial navigation, d luft 12552d, part 2. This type was probably used in command centers, as no fleet assignment numering is stamed onto the right side. Military timepieces is a magnificent book, and it is worthy of a. If you are interested in horology in general, military history this book will keep you busy for months. May 12, 2020 militaruhren military timepieces by konrad knirim is a gorgeous, large and detailed reference book on german military timepieces, containing pages.