The Watch Repairer's Manual

By Henry B. Fried

Book Overview

As "The New York Times" wrote after his death, Henry B. Fried was "widely acknowledged as the dean of American watchmakers." In the revised, 1961 edition of his classic book "The Watch Repairer's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626549982
• ISBN13: 9781626549982
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

a perfect book for the beginning watchmaker

This is the best beginner's guide to mechanical watch repair. Some things have changed since it was written, but the basics that are covered in this book have not. Reading this book, though it is technologically dated, will render no false or bad impressions on the reader. There is no other author with both the command of the subject and the ability to teach it effectively as Fried, a legend in the field. Illustrated perfectly, it will make it possible from knowing nothing to knowing a great deal. Highly recommend accompanying this course of study with practical lessons.

Learning Mechanical Watch Repair?

My review is for the 1949 edition of the book. The information is very good for the person just getting started in the repair of mechanical watches. It covers the tools & procedures for watch cleaning & repair in 1949. It has a troubleshooting section which is very informative. Something books of this age did not normally include. It would have rated 5 of 5 if it also covered adjustments. There was nothing on the adjustment posistions or temerature. The book is a good read for anyone wanting to know more about the repair of mechanical watches. It is recomended for those who have a curiosity about, thinking of starting, journyman or professional watch repair.