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Dr. Bob · 29 October 2010, 08:10 AM

Okay, so I read all the materials about the watch schools up north, out west and so forth. I am in Atlanta and want to learn how to work on watches. So what do I do? You want college grads? How about a Masters and Doctors degree. I teach college online. Now I want to do this, fix Rolex watches.

Bob

Rikki · 2 November 2010, 12:30 AM

Well the schools are 2 years then you have to take the test Century 21 to be considered for parts accounts from Rolex and others. There are just some things that have to be hands on to learn proper techniques. On line just won't do it.I am up in Ohio as i write this finishing my Century 21 Certified watchmaker exam. Unfortunately the powers out and has been posponed till noon hopefully power will be restored. Wish me luck Rik

Johny · 2 November 2010, 12:41 AM

good luck rik. take it easy.

rmfnla · 2 November 2010, 03:15 AM

I learned gunsmithing years ago by walking into a gun shop whose 'smith I respected and offered to work for free as his asistant if he would teach me.

Just a thought...

Tylden Reed · 3 November 2010, 05:08 AM

Unfortunately Masters and Doctors degrees don't help much - except that you have the aptitude to learn, well done. What is requires is a good master, dexterity, patience and a willingness to put in many hours of hard work - which should include working on your own cheap movements and expecting to make mistakes - and learning from them. You also have to appreciate that when you finally become a watchmaker you still have to work towards being a really good watchmaker! May I wish you luck, I've never regretted my choice of profession. Tylden. F.B.H.I., U.K.

29 October 2010, 08:10 AM	#1
Dr. Bob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bob Location: Atl Ga. Posts: 1	Watch Schools Okay, so I read all the materials about the watch schools up north, out west and so forth. I am in Atlanta and want to learn how to work on watches. So what do I do? You want college grads? How about a Masters and Doctors degree. I teach college online. Now I want to do this, fix Rolex watches. Bob

2 November 2010, 12:41 AM	#3
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	good luck rik. take it easy. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

2 November 2010, 12:30 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Well the schools are 2 years then you have to take the test Century 21 to be considered for parts accounts from Rolex and others. There are just some things that have to be hands on to learn proper techniques. On line just won't do it.I am up in Ohio as i write this finishing my Century 21 Certified watchmaker exam. Unfortunately the powers out and has been posponed till noon hopefully power will be restored. Wish me luck Rik

2 November 2010, 03:15 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I learned gunsmithing years ago by walking into a gun shop whose 'smith I respected and offered to work for free as his asistant if he would teach me. Just a thought...

3 November 2010, 05:08 AM	#5
Tylden Reed TechXpert Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tylden Reed Location: Kent UK Watch: GMTII and more Posts: 175	Unfortunately Masters and Doctors degrees don't help much - except that you have the aptitude to learn, well done. What is requires is a good master, dexterity, patience and a willingness to put in many hours of hard work - which should include working on your own cheap movements and expecting to make mistakes - and learning from them. You also have to appreciate that when you finally become a watchmaker you still have to work towards being a really good watchmaker! May I wish you luck, I've never regretted my choice of profession. Tylden. F.B.H.I., U.K.

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