Postponed – Watch 155: Fundamentals on Quartz Watches

We will work to reschedule this class this year.  

Watch 155: Fundamentals on Quartz Watches

(Preparatory course for Quartz Technician exam)

• The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of modern quartz watch troubleshooting, diagnostics and service. The student will learn how to perform the various important electronic tests e.g. current consumption, coil resistance, lower working voltage, fault finding etc.

• Prerequisites:
  • Some basic understanding in electronic watch functions,
  • Knowledge of watch terminology.
  • Ownership of the book The Theory of Horology is essential. Must read, chapter 15 of The Theory of Horology, prior to attending the course.
  • It would be of extreme benefit for the student to be familiar with some watch theory and also previous experience in watch repair.

• Watch calibers covered include: Ronda 715, ETA 955.xxx and F06.xxx

• Length of course: Monday-Thursday 8am -5pm Friday 8am – 3pm

• Objectives: At the completion of this class you have:
• A basic understanding of the history of quartz watches
• Working knowledge of all the quartz components in detail and their purpose
• Techniques for testing and measuring points for analog quartz watches
• The ability to troubleshoot and diagnose quartz movement utilizing modern quartz analyzers
• Identify and procure movements for the purpose of movement exchange
• Remove and install dial, hands, and case movements

• Basic Schedule
  • Monday
• Learn basic history of quartz watches
• Learn manufactures of quartz watches
• Identify components associated with quartz watches
• Tuesday
• Continued communication on quartz components
• Introduction to quartz testing equipment
• Testing quartz watches
• Wednesday
• Continued testing and troubleshooting
• Thursday
• Dialing and casing
• Stem cutting and fitting
• Continued practice with movements
• Friday
• Movement swapping and fitting to case including dials and hands
• Essential materials for the student to bring

  For all AWCI courses, AWCI will provide cleaning machines and solutions. Hand-tools should be provided by the student. Ownership of quality hand tools is an expectation of a Professional Watchmaker. The brand name Bergeon mentioned below is used to help you identify the tools from the most popular tool catalogs; you are welcome to choose a brand of your choice, as long as it is of equal or better quality. 

  Check with your supplier for the recommended hand tools or their equivalents.