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By: Tick Talk » So you want to be a watchmaker?

Tick Talk » So you want to be a watchmaker? — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:43:55 +0000

[...] be sure to read the comments as well since many questions have been asked and answered there: The post that started it all Lititz Watch Technicum Articles on [...]

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:51:07 +0000

I failed in last year interview to Nicholas G Hayek Watchmaking School Asia. I couldn’t impress the interviewer enough perhaps you give me any advice on how to deal with it? I’m preparing for d coming 2010.

By: Patrik Sjögren

Patrik Sjögren — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:55:21 +0000

Hi,
I stumbled across your blog while searching for what what other watchmakers have done with the trusty Unitas movement. Interesting 6498-review!

I have a similar background as you as I have a Ms.Sc degree in Computer Science from 93 but am now trying to make a quite drastic career change…as a watchmaker…

Best regards
Patrik

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:06:36 +0000

As sad as it is, there are very few watchmakers out there who do cut custom gears. There are a few. More clockmakers do this kind of stuff. Worm gears? These are not common in watches or clocks so the tooling and knowledge required to make one would probably be different than for watch or clock gears. I would search the AWCI Referral database for someone who specializes in restoration including manufacture of parts. They are out there.

By: David Edwards

David Edwards — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:05:43 +0000

Hello

I have a question that is not exactly about watchmaking – but I don’t know who else to ask but a watchmaker. I have been looking to have a custom ring made, but the ring involves some miniature custom pieces which involve gear teeth, and worm gears, etc. The ring could not be made solely out of off-the-shelf watch parts, but would require some custom made miniature metal parts. What I don’t know about watchmakers is if they regularly fabricate custom gears and miniature pieces, or if that is a different discipline. Regardless, I do not even know how to locate someone capable of making the ring I have in mind. I went to several machine shops and they told me they are not able to make it. They suggested a watchmaker might be my best bet. I don’t know if you can help me, but do you have any suggestions about where I could find a watchmaker/artisan who might be able to deal with custom fabrication of tiny – and precise – parts? Thank you!

By: Hans-W. Balster

Hans-W. Balster — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:22:39 +0000

Hello I,am a master-watchmaker from Germany. I had found your watchmakerblog today. I mostly repair mechanical vintage watches an historical clocks. Your Tuesday Tool section is is a nice idea – I will make a german version with my tools (in german) on my website and i will link to you for the good idea

By: Tick Talk » Welcome Make Readers

Tick Talk » Welcome Make Readers — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:32:37 +0000

[...] Tick Talk is the post that started it all and it gives a brief run down of how I got involved in this fantastic profession. [...]

By: Tick Talk » Happy Anniversary!

Tick Talk » Happy Anniversary! — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:17:23 +0000

[...] I missed the actual Anniversary of this blog by a couple of days. It’s hard to believe I’ve been at it for a full year! If you weren’t here from the beginning here’s a link to the post that started it all: Tick Talk. [...]

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:36:20 +0000

Ellen, try reading the next post. I am a graduate of the Lititz Watch Technicum. The about page will let you know I work for Beauchamp Jewelers in Albuquerque, NM.

Good luck with your training. Are you going to St. Paul? This is a great profession!

By: ellen

ellen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:28:40 +0000

I am 24 years old and starting a watch program in a week. Where did you get ur certifications and where r u working now? Interesting blog!