Hands of Time
by Rebecca Struthers
'An extraordinary work'
reviewed by Mol Smith

ISBN-10 1529339049

ISBN-13 978-1529339048
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Below: Craig


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I contacted Rebecca hoping to get a response but thinking in my heart that she would be too busy to reply. I was stunned and full of admiration for her when she replied within a few hours despite her and Craig about to go on a huge journey to Australia and give presentations there.

I asked her some question and she kindly answered them for me:

 1) How long, cumulatively, did it take to do the extra research and write your book? Best guestimate.

      Most of the book was written over the course of 3 years, although chapter 5 which covers the subject I chose for my PhD was the product of nearly 15 years of research.

2) If you had life all over again, would you have chosen a different path?

       I wouldn’t have met my amazing husband if it wasn't for watchmaking, so there’s definitely nothing I’d rather be doing!

3) Do you use a microscope or just a loupe in your work?

       I do most work through loupes of varying magnification depending on the scale of the work. For very fine jobs and inspection work we use microscopes too.

4) What are your thoughts between wind-up watches and contemporary electronic watches? Too broad, I know, so preference for what type do you prefer to wear and why?

      I love the romance and ingenuity of mechanical watches, which is why I choose to make them, but I love the ease and affordability of electronic watches. My favourite brand for wearing around the workshop is Casio. I love how durable they are and that I don’t need to worry about knocking or scratching them.

5) Favourite fictional film or book? (H.G. Wells time machine, The Time Traveller's Wife, to get you started)

      There are so many! Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has a soft spot in my heart as it was the first work of fiction I read after many years of solely reading for research. The idea of reading purely for pleasure felt very decadent and it was an incredible book to get started again with. I love anything with complex and flawed characters, and, stories that capture both the beauty and brutality of life.
       I hope that helps. If you have any other questions please do let me know!

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