January 19, 2008 – 10:38 am
The media is always telling me who is voting for who, what the polls say and who might win. I want to know about the issues!
I sat down and watched the republican debate(SC). Only person who impressed me was Ron Paul. He caught me by surprise, I was beginning to wonder if [...]
January 18, 2008 – 7:42 pm
Today one of my colleagues asked me what my favorite watch is. For now I really like the A. Lange & Sohne Double Split Chronograph. It is just a very beautiful watch. Trouble is I can’t afford it and probably never will being a watchmaker. Here comes the injustice part.
All day long [...]
January 17, 2008 – 7:01 pm
I signed up today for a trial subscription to www.clockswatches.com. It is a database maintained in the UK with information about tens of thousands of watchmakers. I needed some information about a watch I recently serviced my the maker Pavel Bure. It is a swiss movement made at his shop in Le [...]
January 16, 2008 – 10:15 pm
A watchmaker has lots of nifty tools and we are very attached to them. I acquired mine while I attended the Lititz Watch Technicum. I (like most watchmakers) don’t really like it when co-workers pick them up or use them. You see when your livelyhood depends on these little tools and you [...]
January 15, 2008 – 10:11 pm
I attended the Lititz Watch Technicum from Sep 2004 to Aug 2006. It was a wonderful experience and I recommend it to anyone who wants a career in watchmaking. The facility is truly amazing and the instruction is the best available. The program is constantly changing so I can’t tell you exactly what it is [...]
January 15, 2008 – 8:15 am
Let’s talk about things that tick.
I often get asked how I became a watchmaker. At age 28 I am exceptionally young for watchmakers these days. The average age of watchmakers in the U.S.A. today is about 46 I believe, most are ready to retire and a few youngsters are filling the gap, but not enough.I [...]
