The origins of self-winding watches, 1773-1779 / Richard Watkins.

"First published December 2013 as a hardcover limited edition of 100 copies, this book 264-page is a serious examination of the technology and history of self-winding watches. It covers a period of seven years, during which the five basic designs were created, and examines the roles of Abram Louys Perrelet, Hubert Sarton, Abram Louis Breguet and others, who contributed to the development of these watches. The appendices include details of case makers used by Philipe DuBois & Fils, and some remarks about later developments."--Provided by the publisher.