American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute
Supporting and Advancing Horology through Education and Cooperation
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the basics of a modern mechanical watch with some complication, such as a calendar or another feature. The size of the movements used will be smaller than those used in the Introduction class and the 21st Century class. They will consist of both new and older regulation technologies. Some of the major focus points will be on oiling with precision, timing analysis, troubleshooting and calendar lubrication and assembly. This class will include common repairs such as fitting a stem and crown, measuring, crystal fitting of simple round crystal and waterproof testing of the watch using the latest testing equipment.
Prerequisites: at least one of the following classes:
Introduction to Watch Repair
21st Century Watchmaking
Course objectives
The student will learn about:
Cost: $1195 for AWCI members $1345 for non-members
Class Schedule: 5 days, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Feel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 to register.
Essential materials for the student to bring
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.
Basic Watch Repair II
TOOL LIST |
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Description | Bergeon |
1. Barrel Arbor Holder size 1.00 mm | 30610 Diam. 1.00 |
2. Barrel closing tool | |
3. Bench block | |
4. Buff stick leather 6.0 mm wide with plexi-cover # 4056-6 | 1282-D 4056-6 |
5. Casing cushion | 5394 |
6. Cloth (lint-free) Selvyt or Micro-fiber | |
7. Dust-blower (rubber) | 5733 |
8. ETACHRON regulator adjusting tool | |
9. Knife to sharpen pegwood | |
10. Hand or flat File with handle cut # 4 6 inches long x 3/4 inch wide Grobet | 311.148 Casker |
11. Hand removers or Levers | |
12. Loupe 4X or 5X | |
13. Loupe 10X or higher for inspection of oiling and cap jewels | |
14. Dial side movement holder for 11 ½ ligne round | |
15. Movement holder (Slick/Bergeon/Horotec) (large) | 4040 |
16. Oilers (plastic handle, spade tipped) small sizes Bergeon only | 7013 or 30102 |
17. Oil cups, die-cast alloy, 4 separate cups (or more) | 30180-A |
18. Oiler (automatic No. 1A) (optional) | 2718-1A |
19. Plexi-stick (clear style preferred) | 6436 |
20. Rodico or Rub-off | Rodico # 7033 |
21. Screwdrivers, with stand (Bergeon, Horotec, Vaucher, etc.) | |
22. Sliding pin vise | |
23. Tweezers, brass, bronze or nickel | |
24. Tweezers, antimagnetic, No. 5 | 6671-5 |
25. Tweezers, antimagnetic, No. 3 | 6671-3 |
26. Tweezers for hands, type F (Fontax or Horotec) polished steel tips Horotec 12.301-F1 or 12.302-F1 |