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Henry B. Fried (1907 – 1996) was an American horologist and watchmaker,[1][2] who wrote the first book on repairing quartz watches.
Biography
editBorn 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
editA clock tower was dedicated in his name at the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute's headquarters near Cincinnati.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Five American Watchmakers Every Geek Should Know". Bloomberg News.
- ^ "HENRY B. FRIED (1907–1996)" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e f g h Stout, David (March 12, 1996). "Henry B. Fried, 89, an Expert On Watches, Clocks and Time" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Greene, Donna (September 24, 1995). "Westchester Q&A;: Henry B. Fried; Tales of Father Time's Cleverest Student" – via NYTimes.com.