Fried's Book Which Edition?

[Paul Raposo]

A local seller has the 1961 second edition and the 1973 third edition for sale. Which edition is a good choice or are both similar enough that either is a good choice?

 

[DeweyC]

Those who know me can predict my opinion, which is neither.

With one caveat. HIs book was the only book that gave details on servicing verge fusee watches.

Today I would encourage a student to save their money and start buying the Archie Perkins series.

 

[Paul Raposo]

Thanks for your reply Dewey and for the tip about the Perkins books.

From what I gather his books focus more on fusee and American pocket watches, while Fried's books have a focus on wrist watches as well.

 

[f.webster]

I picked up the fourth edition of "The Watch Repair's Manual" at a Chapter Meeting a while back. I find it a good reference...but what do I know, I am new to watches.

 

[John Runciman]

Those who know me can predict my opinion, which is neither

interesting as it has been the standard book of choice by a lot of watch schools for a very long time in this country. At least it used to be. I have no idea what is considered the book of choice today