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Abrasion

Abrasion is the process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction.
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abrasion-watch case or mov't

Abrasion is caused by handling, slight wear, poor care or cleaning. 

Collectors need to become educated as to care of their properties by experts in the field.
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Adams, J. C.

A promoter instrumental in organizing the Elgin, Illinois, Cornell, and Peoria Watch Companies, and the Adams & Perry Manufacturing Company. He invented and patented the “Adams System” of time records in use on most of the railroads in the West. He last appeared in prominent connection with the watch and clock business as the organizer of the Swiss horological exhibit at the World’s Columbian Exposition.

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Addenda

Tips

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Adjustment

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Adjustment To Isochronism

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Adjustment To Positions

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Adjustment To Temperature Or ...

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Ahaz

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Alarm

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Aluminum-Bronze

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Anaximander

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Arbor

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Arc

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Archimedes

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Arnold, John

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Assembling

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Astrolabe

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Astronomical Time

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Astronomy

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