![]() It will not be easy, the school has a lot to overcome. The key is to have someone in charge that understands how to accomplish that task. We have the resources, and no other organization has the depth of knowledge as we have in our members. For the School of Horology to be the best school you can attend. ![]() I am sure he is busy but maybe when he has some spare time he could come on the message board and give us an update on some his ideas and plans.įor the first time in a lot of years I am really hopefully that the school will become what we both wanted a long time ago. There are many qualified members who would be willing to teach and there are also many more ideas floating around out there.įor those interested, maybe it would be good to get in touch with the ![]() Levin book, mainspring winders, etc.as possible *Toolmaking maybe make the filing machine in the *The traditional approach to antique clock repair *Museum conservation and preservation approaches *Anyone going through the current course wouldīe successful and experience a good introduction *While both plates are provided you could have ![]() *Cast their pendulum and make a suspensionĪssembly as one is not provided with the Cimino Student runs out of time you have the one provided. *Layout and produce a verge from scratch. *Have students cut one wheel to replace one already Together in a day so it is an easy project. Would be through the use of a banjo clock movement kitĪvailable from Cimino or Lederman. Practised their techniques at home and would come to *Layout, Silvering, Lettering, acid etching etc. *These could be part of the course or sub * These courses will require successful completion of theĮstablished program or approval from the school instructors. * Add numerous one week courses taught by people in that field. Improvements to the program and it has suffered. Or create a program that will give the individuals a better shot at In clocks program and give up the grant money from retraining groups *Casework - repair, manufacture, design workĪccept the fact that it will not be a profital enterprise run as a career Modern watchmaking thus providing a base for attracting *The WOSTEP approved course is going to focus more on Of new members, many younger with longterm potential. *This would satisfy NAWCC members and provide a source * Continue the current program to provide a source of educationįor hobbyists and those on the fence as to whether they really Standards and obtain funding from the Swiss and Japanese * Create an actual watchmaking course that meets with WOSTEP So, I thought I would throw out some opinions and maybe others have some good ideas too. Based on the NAWCC Gift List I see there are plans in the works. Nicolas G.The school has hired a new director and I have heard many good things. Patek Philippe Horology Programme, New York, NY If online isn’t for you and you are considering in-person schools, NAWCC has a listing of full-time Watchmaker and Clockmaker Schools worldwide. Gem City College Watchmaking and Repair School previously was available remotely, but now offers coursework only on-campusīritish Horological Institute Distance Learning Course The NAWCC offers a large number of online programs Learn Watchmaking (only a couple of classes available, with their Learn Watchmaking 101 being their main offering, an introductory 5 hour course) But talk about an experience! How often do you get 5 hours of 1:1 time with an independent watchmaker with a background including the likes of the Excenter Tourbillon and Horological Machine No.1, in addition to creating a namesake brand? Never. What is extremely cool is that there is also a 1:1 (Zoom) class available, of course at a much higher price point. This is the first in a future series from The Naked Watchmaker. The Naked Watchmaker Masterclass with Peter Speake and Daniela Marin has just been released with an introduction to the history, parts, how the mechanism works and terms, and an introduction to complications. Introduction to the Gear Train of a Wristwatch Some introductory learning videos (not schools/classes):Īn Electrical Engineering View of a Mechanical Watch (from MIT) If you can’t bail on your 9-5 job, but still want to start down the path to becoming a watchmaker, or simply pick up skills to become more involved with your hobby, there are a number of “distance learning” (aka home, remote or online) courses that provide the opportunity.įirst off, if you have 20 minutes, even if you aren’t going to be doing any work, you can learn how a mechanical watch works courtesy Hamilton from 1949.
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