Watch repair

[Murks]

Hi am beginner in horologies I'm learning myself what advice could you all give me to take this to the next level?

[Murks]

hi my name is Murks loufoukou I'm 32 year old live In england have two set of twins a really love watch repair a loved it since child I'm still a beginner Iearning by just watching mark lovick youtube videos but a need more help gaining experience a tried apprenticeship can't find any here in uk is there anyone with experience can given me advice just want to learn ?

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to the forum Murks.

One can be a watch mechanic by practice, then you would need education to learn horology. I start with scrap movements.

Good Luck.

[Flubber]

Welcome to the forum. You may only learn so much from looking at videos or reading books. You must get hands on experience to learn and train. Whatever approach you have it will probably cost som money but doesn't have to be very expensive to get started. You will need som basic tools like screwdrivers, tweezers and movement holders and probably a basic set up of lubricants and greases. Then, of course, you need something to tinker on like some scrap movements or cheap chinese clones (clones of UNITAS 6497/6498 is popular and simple enough). Start with some simple basic watch with perhaps a small seconds dial.

I started by taking the three steps of Marks course and it is a good basic start that will take you through the basics with tools, lubrication and working environment. I found it very helpful.

 

Good Luck.

[benhviendonghohn]

I learn to **STOP LINKING TO YOUR REPAIR SERVICE - LAST WARNING**, I have no certification. now I can lubricate annual, perpetual watches. but I want to come up here to see other people's experiences as well.

[benhviendonghohn]

On 9/13/2020 at 12:40 PM, Nucejoe said:

Welcome to the forum Murks.

One can be a watch mechanic by practice, then you would need education to learn horology. I start with scrap movements.

Good Luck.

Thanks you

[Michael1962]

Welcome to the forum Murks.