So this is just a wish list type of thing but actually doable for me if I save up the dough and make it a little "daddy time" next year.
The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) apparently puts on a 4-day "Basic Pocket Watch" class for beginners.
www.nawcc.org/images/stories/education/f301.pdf
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After ready up on it, it totally sounds like something I'd love to do.
The price really isn't to bad... $300 and I think another $70 if I'm not a member... which I'm not.. I suppose I need to find out how much membership is... maybe save myself some money.
Of course... that is if it translates into wrist watches... which I think Watchmakerskid said it does.
OH and after I know how to do that an practice quite a bit... they have a 4 day class on REFINISHING DIALS!! Another thing I'd love to know how to do myself.
www.nawcc.org/images/stories/education/f402.pdf
Anyway.... I know I can probably figure out this stuff myself... but I'd love to get some hands on with an instructor for 4 days... I'm thinking a guy could come out of there pretty much confident in his skills enough to start working on my own stuff.
What say you gents? Anyone have any experience with any of these classes? Do you think it'd be worth it?
On the off chance.... anyone want to meet up to take one later in the next year?
In reply to Oh hey Bob! They have one of by plainsmen
Plains, I have nethier the talent, patients, or the eye sight ( I'm almost blind in one eye) to do my own watch repair. like Dirty Harry said " A man has to know is limitations" I think it's great that you want to give it a go. I love your enthusiasm ! I live about 5 minutes from Ohare airport so if your in the area on your way to I.N. let me know. Maybe you could stop by for a beer.
Bob
In reply to Plains, I have nethier the by Bob Bruno
In reply to That $70 is probably the by Wayne Hanley
Very good Steph... I think I'm going to start saving my nickels... maybe sometime this next year I'll be able to go.
You have to think that course would pay for itself after the first few watches you clean/service yourself.
When I'm hungry don't just give me a fish.... teach me how to fish so I can feed myself!
In reply to The dial class is for clock by vintagebulova.com
Hay Bob,
I was reading this post and I thought I would ad that you can find some good programs on Ebay that will teach you at home if you like. They are pretty good !
1) Bulova School of watchmaking on cd
2) Chicago school of watchmaking on cd
3) Beginning watch repair on cd
4) Serveral others on Watch repair on cd
All of these will allow you to learn at your own pace and are very cheap in price compaired to a real school.
They will all show you the basics of the watch and help you understand them.
I would recommend them as your first investment.
Mike........ P.S. When I joined the NAWCC, the cost was $20.00 LOL
Hi Ken,
I have two of these , The Bulova School is a very good beginer course, The Chicago School is very good, and much more detailed. I have not seen the others, but I'm sure that you can learn alot from every course that you buy.
They are so cheap in price, that you might be able to get them all . LOL
Hope this helps. Mike..