August 20, 2013, 20:30
Patrick WallinBooks by Henry Fried
Are you aware that there is a 1961 edition of The Watch Repairer's Manual? I just received a copy from Amazon for 45.00 (Paper Back) New.
It covers later information than the 1949 edition and has better pictures. Really it is a fantastic book. It covers self winding up to battery powered but has a ton of information on Pocket watches. Also it covers and explains in a more forthright way being geared for the repair person who has an understanding of the material's in the 1949 edition.
Really it is a GREAT BOOK!
August 21, 2013, 03:30
Robert McClellandPatrick, there is also 4th edition from 1986 which is available from the
Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute book store in hardback for $43.99 + shipping. It includes an extensive section of verge fusee watches plus some other added sections.
November 06, 2013, 13:49
Rafal Wolerguys, it seems that this book is no longer available on awci website, do you know were I can buy newest edition(4th)? I could only find older ones on ebay and amazon. In reasonable price, Ive seen some for 100+ per piece....
I will answer myself - book will be back in shop in 30 days (per email from AWCI person I received)
Rafal
May 10, 2014, 12:26
Richard RomeroHere is a picture of an original cover for the 2nd addition.
May 10, 2014, 12:28
Richard RomeroCoincidentally Fritz signed the book 49 years ago to the day.
RR
May 10, 2014, 14:18
Brian C.I have a copy of the fourth edition, and it's the best book on watch repairing I've seen. Pick one up if you can find one.
May 11, 2014, 14:07
Gary E. FosterAnother Fried book worth owning is "Bench Practices for Watch and Clockmakers", 260 pages. I picked up a new paperback copy online for around $20.
May 13, 2014, 13:10
Serge BarlasGreetings all , Hi Rafal...
The 4th edition can be purchased in hardback from Esslinger's supply house at a reasonable price. It's a great book!
May 15, 2014, 06:21
Rafal WolerHi
I already got one from awci. Its not on the website but I sent them an email and sorted it out that way. They are quite friendly. Great book it is.

May 24, 2014, 16:55
Ken HabeebGuys -- I've got an NOS paperback copy of Henry F's
The Watch Escapement, which I will sell for $15 + book rate postage. Shoot me an email note if you want it. Another useful book.
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