Henry B. Fried Explained

Henry B. Fried (19071996) was an American horologist and watchmaker,^{[1] [2]} who wrote the first book on repairing quartz watches.

Biography

Born in New York to a Polish immigrant watchmaker, Fried began his career in horology during the Great Depression as the first teacher of watch- and clock-making at a New York City technical high school, where he taught for 35 years.^[3]

Fried acknowledged the increasing popularity of quartz watches but anticipated a resurgence in mechanical watches.^[3] He wrote the first book on repairing quartz watches.^[3]

Fried held leadership positions in various horological organizations, including the New York City Horological Society, the New York State Watchmakers Association, and the Horological Institute of America.^[3] He was the first American to receive the Silver Medal of the British Horological Institute.^[3]

Fried was known for his skills in handling challenging watchmaking cases.^[3] He owned a personal collection of historical timepieces, including an English weight-driven lantern clock from 1670.^[3]

Awards and honors

A clock tower was dedicated in his name at the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute's headquarters near Cincinnati.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Five American Watchmakers Every Geek Should Know. .
2. Web site: HENRY B. FRIED (1907–1996).
3. Web site: Henry B. Fried, 89, an Expert On Watches, Clocks and Time. David. Stout. March 12, 1996. NYTimes.com.
4. Web site: Westchester Q&A;: Henry B. Fried; Tales of Father Time's Cleverest Student. Donna. Greene. September 24, 1995. NYTimes.com.