Comments on: Suggestions Post http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/ A mechanical watchmaker in a digital world Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: jwoodsy http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-11355 jwoodsy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:51:22 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-11355 Thanks again for your blog, and the recent posts. I just accidentally typed my last post as "-----" instead of jwoodsy. I don't know if you can edit that or not. Anyhow, I previously asked in this above link about the SAWTA certification, and you responded. I just want to know if there is anyone currently enrolled in the schools that might be able to update us about this, or shed any light on the subject. Now Rolex has dropped the WOSTEP part of the certification and is continuing on without it. What will this mean? and what will it's effect be? Thanks for any help. Thanks again for your blog, and the recent posts. I just accidentally typed my last post as “—–” instead of jwoodsy. I don’t know if you can edit that or not. Anyhow, I previously asked in this above link about the SAWTA certification, and you responded. I just want to know if there is anyone currently enrolled in the schools that might be able to update us about this, or shed any light on the subject. Now Rolex has dropped the WOSTEP part of the certification and is continuing on without it. What will this mean? and what will it’s effect be?
Thanks for any help.

]]> By: Aimeri Baddouh http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-10964 Aimeri Baddouh Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:53:58 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-10964 This is a reply to Wes' question. Since he did not leave any contact info, I am hoping he will see this. Wes, I am in the same boat as you are. I definitely want to go to the Litiz Watch Technicum, but with my wife going to school right now I can not leave my career in IT for the moment. So what I am doing is, I am taking distance learning classes at the british Horological Institute (bhi.co.uk) which are paid but not toooo expensive, and I also introduced myself to the local watchmaker in my small town, who has over 20 years of experience, and he was only to happy to be a mentor on saturdays. I imagine that you should be able to do something similar. Please don't let your current circumstances prevent you from pursuing your dreams. I hope this helps. If you need to contact me, please feel free to do so. Aimeri This is a reply to Wes’ question. Since he did not leave any contact info, I am hoping he will see this. Wes, I am in the same boat as you are. I definitely want to go to the Litiz Watch Technicum, but with my wife going to school right now I can not leave my career in IT for the moment. So what I am doing is, I am taking distance learning classes at the british Horological Institute (bhi.co.uk) which are paid but not toooo expensive, and I also introduced myself to the local watchmaker in my small town, who has over 20 years of experience, and he was only to happy to be a mentor on saturdays. I imagine that you should be able to do something similar. Please don’t let your current circumstances prevent you from pursuing your dreams.

I hope this helps. If you need to contact me, please feel free to do so.
Aimeri

]]> By: Kimberly http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-10557 Kimberly Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:35:45 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-10557 I have a technicum chantal pocket watch. I think made in Bienne, for it says that name on the timepiece. How can I find out about it? I have a technicum chantal pocket watch. I think made in Bienne, for it says that name on the timepiece. How can I find out about it?

]]> By: wackyvorlon http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-10356 wackyvorlon Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:47:05 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-10356 I was wondering if you might post mention of some of the tool suppliers you deal with. I get the feeling that I'm not dealing with the big names. I was wondering if you might post mention of some of the tool suppliers you deal with. I get the feeling that I’m not dealing with the big names.

]]> By: Navin http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8925 Navin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:02:23 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-8925 Dear J Peter, I came accross your blog yesterday, and was amazed. I think I stayed up till around 3am reading! :) I have recently decided that I would like to pursue the career of Watchmaking. For some reason I cannot find your e-mail address on your website (perhaps you may not have it posted). I was wondering if its possible to speak with you privately about your schooling at Litiz, PA as that is my top choice as well. From what I hear its the "cream of the crop." If you don't mind please let me know your e-mail address to my email address if you don't mind. I have lots of questions! :) Honestly, this is the first time I've been truly excited about a career. (I've always had trouble figuring out what I want to do until now. Thank you for your understanding, and your help. If for some reason you decline, its no problem, and I will not take offense. If you do respond, I will be greatful. Sincerely, Navin Dear J Peter,

I came accross your blog yesterday, and was amazed. I think I stayed up till around 3am reading! :)

I have recently decided that I would like to pursue the career of Watchmaking. For some reason I cannot find your e-mail address on your website (perhaps you may not have it posted). I was wondering if its possible to speak with you privately about your schooling at Litiz, PA as that is my top choice as well. From what I hear its the “cream of the crop.”

If you don’t mind please let me know your e-mail address to my email address if you don’t mind. I have lots of questions! :) Honestly, this is the first time I’ve been truly excited about a career. (I’ve always had trouble figuring out what I want to do until now.

Thank you for your understanding, and your help. If for some reason you decline, its no problem, and I will not take offense. If you do respond, I will be greatful.

Sincerely,

Navin

]]> By: J.Peter http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8586 J.Peter Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:54:31 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-8586 No, you are not too old, but most of the Rolex sponsored schools are looking someone who has a full career ahead of them. No, you are not too old, but most of the Rolex sponsored schools are looking someone who has a full career ahead of them.

]]> By: Ron Gubbins http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8454 Ron Gubbins Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:30:52 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-8454 Hi I really like your site. I have a quick question. You say 47 is the average of Watchmakers. I'm 48 and looking for a career change. Is it too late for me? I've done some precision mechanical repair, but nowhere near as small as watches. Thank you, Ron Hi I really like your site. I have a quick question. You say 47 is the average of Watchmakers. I’m 48 and looking for a career change. Is it too late for me? I’ve done some precision mechanical repair, but nowhere near as small as watches.

Thank you,

Ron

]]> By: J.Peter http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8120 J.Peter Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:06:28 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-8120 What is a 7750 repo? Do you mean it is a reproduction, if it is than, no I don't know anyone. If it is a good quality Swiss movement than I recommend using AWCI's referral directory to find a watchmaker near you. <-- There is a link in the sidebar. What is a 7750 repo? Do you mean it is a reproduction, if it is than, no I don’t know anyone. If it is a good quality Swiss movement than I recommend using AWCI’s referral directory to find a watchmaker near you. <– There is a link in the sidebar.

]]> By: Tim Nathan http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-8119 Tim Nathan Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:46:55 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-8119 I have an asian 7750 repo that needs to be serviced. Do you know anyone that could do this work. Thanks I have an asian 7750 repo that needs to be serviced. Do you know anyone that could do this work. Thanks

]]> By: Thomas Carey http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/comment-page-1/#comment-5609 Thomas Carey Fri, 01 May 2009 21:45:20 +0000 http://watchmakingblog.com/2007/04/27/suggestions-post/#comment-5609 I just added a new forum devoted to the topic of WOSTEP. You are welcome to take part in this new forum if you would like. Here is the url to this new forum. http://watchandclockforum.com/viewforum.php?f=140 Best Regards, Thomas Carey I just added a new forum devoted to the topic of WOSTEP. You are welcome to take part in this new forum if you would like. Here is the url to this new forum. http://watchandclockforum.com/viewforum.php?f=140

Best Regards,

Thomas Carey

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