2 1/2 years watchmaking Ametuer

[rossjackson01]

Another update

Time has passed. What can I do as an amateur.

Open a watch without damage. Assess problems. Disassemble without damage. Assess what needs to be done. Clean and repair damage parts. 

Specialist working

Use of Staking set. Use of Gem setting tool. Replace mainsprings manually, or with tool. Repair hairsprings. Regret that I am not capable of hairspring pin insert. Not capable of pin replacement.

Time setting, I can do.

As an amateur, I do feel confident that I am fulfilling my aim to serve my self imposed apprenticeship, which I hope will never end.

 

A good look at myself. 76 years of age. Working on a computer table. Well I mean. Ah well.

Not running a business. Armature only. Working on own watches, ebay etc.

I do want to get better, Only practice will achieve that. I am now contemplating working on my own high end watches. I do feel confident enough now. 

Aims? 

I did think of the qualification route. 

BHI route. Not for qualification, but for knowledge and increase capabilities. When I did contact BHI, they were very good to me. Answering my questions without influence. The emphasis on toolmaking and use of lathe put me off. Yes, the cost was also a factor. Total cost in excess of £3,000 was my calculation. BHI membership, course, tutor, tools, travel and accommodation. Better for me is a hands on training. Would love to do Jon the watch's course. But, too far. Mark Lovick's distance learning course still stands solid. Done, and still doing Mark's course. Level 3 I can now absorb. Chronographs? Another few years. 

I am now levelling out as I realise my standard of capabilities.

Onward and practice.

Ross

 

Entered in wrong forum. Can moderator please move the post to Current Achievements?

Edited July 6, 2024 by rossjackson01
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