Episode 27 - How to Become a Watchmaker!

Today Jay and I discuss the path to becoming a watchmaker - hobbiest or pro!

ALSO: I meant Domino's guys :p

Show notes (spoilers!)

Personal attributes:
Steady hands
Patience
Brain for 3D and puzzle solving

The watchmaker trial
Go to Esslinger, buy a 6498 clone, holder, loupe, screwdrivers, and a pair of tweezers (watch repair kit). Take it apart (take photos) and put it back together 20 times, making sure it works at the end every time.
Talk about the balance and impulse jewel.

Still having fun?

Buy a vintage watch, $40, that is not special. Make sure you have hand removal tools and tools to put them back on. Take it completely apart and back together 10 times, working at the end every time.

Still having fun?

Watchmaking George Daniels

AWCI/Mini courses (for hobbiests)
5-day Watch 100: Introduction to Watchmaking
http://awci.com/

Online courses (for hobbiests):
https://learnwatchmaking.com/
https://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/
https://www.watchrepairlessons.com/
YouTube Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/jewldood

Watchmaker Schools:
Interviews: make sure you know things!
Free! Many sponsored by companies, which gives you direct access to hiring as well!
WOSTEP http://www.wostep.ch/en
http://veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org/
Your classmates will become contacts
Your instructors can get you jobs
Theory
Updated
Part time job? Bartender?

Apprecenticeship!
Hands-on
Unpaid generally
Almost impossible to find someone willing
Even if someone is willing, who knows if they're good at teaching.
You can only learn what your teacher knows

Socials:
Insta: @crystalclearwatchmaking
YouTube Channel