I knew a watchmaker in Mesa, AZ, quite a few years ago who had a set of catalogs similar to that. He had some sort of cheat sheet for what generic stuff could be substituted and what was interchangeable too, but I'm pretty sure he'd made that himself over time for himself since he'd be going through branded catalogs like these muttering other brand names - no idea if he's still around, if so he'd be absolutely ancient by now.
Not very helpful, I'm 'fraid. :/
The real question is, if you’ve “mastered time” why the need for these books? 😜
Are these just parts lists or do they also include technical guides?
It’s only spare parts list. Very useful when you need to identify what parts were modified when a new version of a caliber was released to check compatibility.
I have never seen volume 2 but was told it existed. I also have a volume 7 binder but merely empty.
There is also a series of technical folios from the mid 50ies but in a different format.
Technical guides are a relatively modern thing. Back in the day these were mostly parts lists, and the watchmaker was expected to know how to service a watch...
I just use Jules Borel's parts list. Pick a movement, pick a part and it will tell every movement that part is used in.
Very useful for for helping people locate parts
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