Watch collecting is one of today's fastest-growing investments. Quickly develop a money-making hobby -- maybe with what's hidden in your dresser drawer. Learn how to identify the most valuable watches, and to do the simple things to repair them so they actually work. You get a complete guide to all types of watches and designs, from early mechanical springs to today's electronic styles. Like most collectors' items, even cheap, old watches can be gold mines, if you know what to look for and where to find them. Over 80 diagrams and photos show you exactly how to identify collector-quality watches, and how to get them up and running for even higher value.

This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.

This Timex men's 1440 Sport digital watch integrates technological innovations with contemporary details. The watch, which is attractively offset by an alternating silver bezel, comes equipped with a stainless steel case. The durable blue resin band accompanies a tenacious buckle clasp. The matte gray dial face is prominently embellished with easy-to-read digital numerals, and for additional time-keeping efficiency, the watch also includes a handy day-date-and-month calendar, a 24-hour chronograph, and a 24-hour countdown timer. Other features include a daily alarm, an Indiglo night light, and a dual time-zone tracker. Powered by digital-quartz movement, this forward-thinking and iconic timepiece is a must-have for fashion-savvy sports enthusiasts. This watch, which is water resistant up to 165 feet, is backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.

This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.

This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.

This Luminox Men's Original Navy SEAL Dive Watch features a unique illumination system that glows 100 times brighter than other luminous watches, making it the perfect choice for low-light or non-light situations. This versatile timepiece is constructed with a polyurethane, 43-millimeter case. The durable nylon band is accompanied by a Velcro closure. Stand-out Arabic numerals adorn the dramatic black dial face. For further time-keeping practicality a handy date calendar rests at the three o'clock position. Powered by analog-quartz movement and water resistant up to a depth of 660 feet, this watch is preferred by US Navy SEALs and US Air Force Pilots.

This sport watch from Casio packs a lot of power without the face clutter typical of many chronographs. An elegant bluish-purple dial with luminous white stick indexes and hands is housed within a resin stationary bezel. Featuring analog/digital time and 12/24-hour format, this timepiece also includes a 30-page databank, three daily alarms, and an auto-calendar. Presenting on a stainless steel band and powered by a quartz movement, the watch is water resistant to a depth of 165 feet.

Aye aye, matey! Rock out in this pirate "Old Skull" watch by Marc Ecko. Wide brown leather cuff strap and round goldtone stainless steel case. Covered dial with logo and time window at eye patch. Quartz movement. Two-year limited warranty.

This Antique Collectors' Club edition of Britten's "Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers" (3rd edition) adds 250 extra illustrations to the existing 800 photographs and drawings.