March 1997
Abstract
Volume 139 no.3
The UK launch of 'The Quest for Longitude' is featured with a two-page spread of pictures of some of the
prominent horologists who attended - an opportunity to put faces to some well-known names. The book is
reviewed, extensively and appreciatively, by Derek Pratt. Articles include an early look at Basel-97,
a look at home-made clock timing machines by Malcolm Pipes, and the second instalments of Tim Voore's
piece on the Synchronome and Bob Matthys' on Pendulum Temperature Compensation. Institute items include
last year's Annual Report, minutes of the 138th AGM and the agenda for the 139th. Covers show Raymond
Weil's new watch aimed at the (wealthy) youth market and a clock that wowed exhibitors at the Jewellery
International show in New York.
Table of Contents
Book Review
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89, 92 The Quest for Longitude, William J H Andrewes, ed. Review by Derek Pratt.
Articles
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80-81 An Early Look at Basel-97
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82-83 Accurate Rating of Clocks and Watches, Malcolm Pipes
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84-86 Pendulum Temperature Compensation, 2, Robert J Matthys
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95-99 Control of the Shortt Clock, 2, Tim Voore
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