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SUMMARY:WATCH 180: Basic Watch Servicing
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n Prerequisites:  at least one of the following classes: \nIntroduction to Watch Repair \n21st Century Watchmaking \n  \n Course objectives \nThe student will learn about: \n\nThe definitions and a brief history of the mechanical chronograph and its various components\nThe study of the basic features and functions\nThe functioning and special care of the calendar system\nThe Systematic approach of disassembly & problem diagnosis.\nModern assembly procedures\nModern oiling procedures\nETACHRON and the Swiss Gate adjusting procedures\nTiming & Adjustments\nFitting a stem and crown\nMeasuring and fitting a round crystal and crystal gasket\nWater testing the case.\n\nThis is a full hands-on course \n  \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 to register. \n  \n Essential materials for the student to bring \n  \nHand-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. \n  \nCheck with your supplier for the recommended hand tools or their equivalents. \n  \n\n\n\n                                Basic Watch Repair II \n TOOL LIST  \n\n \n\n\nDescription \nBergeon \n\n\n1. Barrel Arbor Holder  size 1.00 mm\n30610 Diam. 1.00\n\n\n2. Barrel closing tool\n\n\n\n3. Bench block\n\n\n\n4. Buff stick leather 6.0 mm wide with plexi-cover # 4056-6\n1282-D      4056-6\n\n\n5. Casing cushion\n5394\n\n\n6. Cloth (lint-free) Selvyt or Micro-fiber\n\n\n\n7. Dust-blower (rubber)\n5733\n\n\n8. ETACHRON regulator adjusting tool\n\n\n\n9. Knife to sharpen pegwood\n\n\n\n10.  Hand or flat File with handle     cut # 4\n6 inches long x 3/4 inch wide  Grobet\n311.148 Casker\n\n\n11.  Hand removers or Levers\n\n\n\n12. Loupe 4X or 5X\n\n\n\n13. Loupe 10X or higher for inspection of oiling and cap jewels\n\n\n\n14. Dial side movement holder for 11 ½ ligne round\n\n\n\n15. Movement holder (Slick/Bergeon/Horotec) (large)\n4040\n\n\n16. Oilers (plastic handle\, spade tipped)  small sizes\n Bergeon only  \n7013 or 30102\n\n\n17. Oil cups\, die-cast alloy\, 4 separate cups (or more)\n30180-A\n\n\n18. Oiler (automatic No. 1A) (optional)\n2718-1A\n\n\n19. Plexi-stick  (clear style preferred)\n6436\n\n\n20. Rodico or Rub-off\nRodico # 7033\n\n\n21. Screwdrivers\, with stand (Bergeon\, Horotec\, Vaucher\, etc.)\n\n\n\n22. Sliding pin vise\n\n\n\n23. Tweezers\, brass\, bronze or nickel\n\n\n\n24. Tweezers\, antimagnetic\, No. 5\n6671-5\n\n\n25. Tweezers\, antimagnetic\, No. 3\n6671-3\n\n\n26. Tweezers for hands\,  type F   (Fontax or Horotec)\npolished steel tips  (Horotec 12.301-F1 or 12.302-F1)
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LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watch 155: Fundamentals of Quartz Watches
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nWatch 155: Fundamentals of Quartz Watches \n  \n  \n\nThe 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.\n\n  \n\nPrerequisites:\n\nSome basic understanding in electronic watch functions\,\nKnowledge of watch terminology.\nOwnership of the book The Theory of Horology is essential. Must read\, chapter 15 of The Theory of Horology\, prior to attending the course.\nIt would be of extreme benefit for the student to be familiar with some watch theory and also previous experience in watch repair.\n\n\n\n  \n\nWatch calibers covered include: Ronda 715\, ETA 955.xxx and F06.xxx\n\n  \n\nLength of course: Monday-Thursday 8am -5pm Friday 8am – 3pm\n\n  \n\nObjectives: At the completion of this class you have:\nA basic understanding of the history of quartz watches\nWorking knowledge of all the quartz components in detail and their purpose\nTechniques for testing and measuring points for analog quartz watches\nThe ability to troubleshoot and diagnose quartz movement utilizing modern quartz analyzers\nIdentify and procure movements for the purpose of movement exchange\nRemove and install dial\, hands\, and case movements\n\n  \n\nBasic Schedule\n\nMonday\n\n\nLearn basic history of quartz watches\nLearn manufactures of quartz watches\nIdentify components associated with quartz watches\nTuesday\nContinued communication on quartz components\nIntroduction to quartz testing equipment\nTesting quartz watches\nWednesday\nContinued testing and troubleshooting\nThursday\nDialing and casing\nStem cutting and fitting\nContinued practice with movements\nFriday\nMovement swapping and fitting to case including dials and hands\nEssential materials for the student to bring \n\n  \nFor 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. \n  \nCheck with your supplier for the recommended hand tools or their equivalents. \n\n\n\nWatch 155: Quartz Fundamentals \nTOOL LIST\n \n\n\nDescription\nBergeon\n\n\n\n\nBuff stick leather 6.0 mm wide with plexi-cover # 4056-6\n\n\n1282-D      4056-6\n\n\n\n\nCasing cushion\n\n\n5394\n\n\n\n\nCloth (lint-free) Selvyt or Micro-fiber\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDial plastic protection\n\n\n6938\n\n\n\n\nDust-blower (rubber)\n\n\n5733\n\n\n\n\nFile\, Hand style  6″ long  #2 cut  or   # 4cut with file hand OR stone below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndia Stone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinger cots\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHands fitting tool  (hand press or manual pushers)\n\n\n7404\n\n\n\n\nKnife with case opener\n\n\n6403\n\n\n\n\nLever for hands  (2.5 – 5.0 mm in width or similar)\n\n\n30018\n\n\n\n\nLoupe 4x or 5x\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoupe 10x for inspection purposes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMovement holder – dial side with center support for hand installation\n\n\n1996 / 1112\n\n\n\n\nMovement holder  (Slick/Bergeon/Horotec) (large)\n\n\n4040\n\n\n\n\nOilers (plastic handle\, spade tipped)  small sizes   Bergeon only   (7013 preferred)\n\n\n7013 or 30102\n\n\n\n\nOil cups\, die-cast alloy\, 4 separate cups (or more)\n\n\n30180-A\n\n\n\n\nPithwood (circular wheels)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPithwood sticks  (assorted sizes)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlexi-stick  (clear style only)\n\n\n6436\n\n\n\n\nPresto tool No 1   (for removing hands)    (polish the outer jaw surfaces to a mirror sheen)\n\n\n30636-1\n\n\n\n\nRodico or Rub-off\n\n\nRodico # 7033\n\n\n\n\nScrewdrivers\, with stand\, e.g. Bergeon\, Horotec\, Vaucher\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStem cutting pliers   (end cutter type preferred)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweezers\, brass or bronze\n\n\n1064AM\n\n\n\n\nTweezers\, antimagnetic\, No. 3\n\n\n6671-3\n\n\n\n\nTweezers for hands\,  type F    (Fontax or Horotec)     polished steel tips                   Horotec 12.301-F1 or 12.302-F1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:AWCI – Harrison\, Ohio\, 701 Enterprise Dr\, Harrison\, OH\, 45030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watch 100: Introduction to Watchmaking
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \nA survey course for the new or prospective watchmaker covering the basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or for the individual who just wants to gain a better appreciation for the art of watchmaking. \n \nThis course is a foundational course ideal for someone who is a collector\,  new to watchmaking or wanting to know more about how a watch works. \nOur week long introduction to watchmaking class is a week long full curriculum which walks you through a number of watchmaking fundamentals including movement tech guides\, cleaning and lubrication\, endshakes\, the ETCACHRON regulation system\, timing\, dialing and casing as well as fundamental watchmaking nomenclature and best practices. \nThere are no prerequisites for this class and we provide all the tools needed for the class\, with the exception of a watchmakers loupe.  A watchmakers loupe can be purchased through a supply house.  An Asco or Bergeon loupe with a removable bezel\, for cleaning purposes\, is the ideal purchase in a 2.5 focal length\, 4 power loupe.  A wire for the loupe should also be purchased.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Jason Champion our education director at education@awci.com or at 513-367-9800 ext 303 \nPrerequisites: none \nCost: $1195 for AWCI members / $1345 for non-members \nClass Schedule: 5 days\, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFeel free to contact our education director Jason Champion with any questions at education@awci.com or at 866-367-2924 extension 303.
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