The purpose of this course is to teach the student basic micromechanics skills and all the basics of operating a watchmaker’s lathe. Emphasis on the Swiss watchmakers lathe and utilization […]
WATCH 241: Repairing Escapement Issues
Learn how to identify and correct power robbing friction in and around the escapement. Making the appropriate checks and corrections can make an otherwise difficult watch much easier to repair […]
WATCH 240: The Swiss Lever Escapement
The purpose of this course is to gain a good theoretical understanding in order to evaluate the condition of the lever escapement and thus proceed with the verification and analysis […]
WATCH 231: Strictly Dynamic Poising
Most short term timing classes only briefly get around to the issue of dynamic poising. This class is strictly focused on nothing but. Learn how to confidently fine tune the […]
WATCH 230: Balance Staffing & Timing
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of balance staffing. Topics covered will include the verification and analysis of the escapement function, poising (static […]
WATCH 220: Modern Mechanical Chronograph
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the basics of the modern mechanical chronographs that are most prevalent on today’s market as well as to give […]
WATCH 215: Quartz Analyzing and Testing
The one day program focuses of learning how to proper use the newer quartz analyzers to maximize efficiency and the accuracy of you estimates. Hands on testing of watches with […]
WATCH 211: The Ronda 8040.B Quartz chronograph
The servicing of this model includes the “Big Date” calendar mechanism in addition to the chronograph. This movement is now being used in many name brand watches. Servicing the movement, […]
WATCH 210: Quartz & Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures & Diagnostics
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of modern quartz watch repair and quartz chronographs that are most prevalent on today’s market. The student […]
WATCH 200: Modern Automatic Watches
The purpose of this course is to teach the student all the fundamentals of modern mechanical automatic watch repair that are most prevalent on today’s market. The student will learn […]
