Where to learn watch repair

[eteo]

Hi, I wonder if there are courses teaching watch repair here. I know how to repair some clocks after attending a course in the UK some time ago and would like to move into watches. Thanks for any tips.

[seiko.citizen]

technical college? private courses?

[eteo]

For the hobbyist. Thanks

[seiko.citizen]

how to differentiate the skill between hobbyist and career? both also need to learn from somewhere

[eteo]

Hi, both the BHI and NAWCC in the UK and USA have basic courses for the hobbyist that do not lead to a paper qualification needed for career. So whilst there is overlap in what a hobbyist and career, the skill demands for a career and more.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

[horologyfanatic]

You can try to ask JW, he used to teach previously......

[elyjacob]

Stanley, u open classs lah.. start with maybe 2-3 disciples... hehehe

[eteo]

For all you know, there may be a strong interest because watch collecting is such a big hobby here.

I learned basic antique clock repair because I started collecting clocks. The costs can really mount up when one's collection starts growing and they begin to need servicing.

[horologyfanatic]

Stanley, u open classs lah.. start with maybe 2-3 disciples... hehehe

Aiyah, I've not reach to that kind of mentor level to teach others lah.......
hehehe........

[horologyfanatic]

For all you know, there may be a strong interest because watch collecting is such a big hobby here.

I learned basic antique clock repair because I started collecting clocks. The costs can really mount up when one's collection starts growing and they begin to need servicing.

Hi, something to share..........
Actually, repairing clocks & watches only differ by a thin margin. As long as you know the basics of dismantling & assembling clocks, watches are more or less the same. In fact, most senior technicians start with grandfather clocks before they advance with watches.
I begin watch repairing initially with the basic Seiko 5s (cost factor without guidance at that time) and then etas, then rolexes, then automatic chronographs, then grandfather clocks~all with lessons taught by an experienced Swiss trained watchmaker.

[elyjacob]

Aiyah, I've not reach to that kind of mentor level to teach others lah.......
hehehe........

actually i also looking for mentorlah... it is a good skill to have..

[shou.biao.kuang]

Hi, something to share..........
Actually, repairing clocks & watches only differ by a thin margin. As long as you know the basics of dismantling & assembling clocks, watches are more or less the same. In fact, most senior technicians start with grandfather clocks before they advance with watches.
I begin watch repairing initially with the basic Seiko 5s (cost factor without guidance at that time) and then etas, then rolexes, then automatic chronographs, then grandfather clocks~all with lessons taught by an experienced Swiss trained watchmaker.

Hi Stan,

Did you have to pay that time?

[watch butler]

I maybe starting one soon, will update you if interested

[st11_mini]

I maybe starting one soon, will update you if interested

Keen to learn more too....update & keep me inform!!!

Thanks

[watch butler]

Sure

Keen to learn more too....update & keep me inform!!!

Thanks