{"product_id":"the-watch-repairers-manual-paperback","title":"The Watch Repairer's Manual - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenry B. Fried\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Watch Repairer's Manual, \u003c\/i\u003e reprinted here, Fried addresses topics important to contemporary watch repairers, such as self-winding watches, waterproofing, calendar watches, alarm wristwatches, and chronographs. \u003ci\u003eThe Watch Repairer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a fine visual dictionary of exploded views in isometric, which are very helpful for ordering watch parts. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the few modern books available on the techniques of watch repair and certainly the most esteemed, \u003ci\u003eThe Watch Repairer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is outstanding for its sequence of presentation and its many useful illustrations, including enlarged details of alarm and self-winding watches. The consummate craftsman and master of details, Fried himself created the illustrations. From teaching others, Fried has learned that if you have a good understanding of how and why the mechanisms work, you will become better at fixing any problems you face-often without needing to consult a book. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Watch Repairer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Helpful background material, such as full descriptions of the main divisions of the modern watch mechanisms, including the purpose and function of each unit. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Complete directions for cleaning and overhauling a watch movement for casing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- A section devoted to general repairs and troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in watch repair, this volume will serve as a working manual, a reference manual, and even a course of study. Assuming little previous knowledge on the part of the reader, Fried provides complete and clear detail on each operation. \u003ci\u003eThe Watch Repairer's Manual\u003c\/i\u003e should be of great value to the student, hobbyist, watch collector, and instrument maker. Henry B. Fried wrote and illustrated 14 books, many pamphlets, and hundreds of articles on horology, the science of timepieces. The first American to receive the Silver Medal of the British Horological Institute, he served as president of the New York City Horological Society and the New York State Watchmakers Association and vice president of the old Horological Institute of America. He taught and lectured on horology and served as an industry consultant. He also was a consultant for the \u003ci\u003eRandom House Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eMerriam-Webster Dictionary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47422437490866,"sku":"9781626549982","price":35.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8e09cf5b9d1b3e00098b22e126eed636.webp?v=1778493164","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-watch-repairers-manual-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}