cazalea
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Education is good but I don't know what classes are offered
I have taken several classes online, and worked with a group to dismantle and reassemble certain Seiko movements.
I purchased a series of videotapes (back in the olde days) that go through pocket watches with tips and techniques from the watchmaker, Bob Tascione.
NAWCC offers a number of classes across the US as well as online; there are chapters in many cities.
Classes will help you understand a bit more about how watches work.
What they can't do is determine whether you have the aptitude to be a watchmaker. As long as you are not intending to make it your profession, I'd take a class or two. If you want to become a watchmaker, find a good local one and cozy up to him and see what you can arrange.
Cheers,
Mike
Care & Feeding of a Watch Collection 1: Introduction & Overview
Care & Feeding of a Watch Collection 1: Introduction & Overview Hi, my name is Mike and I am a watch collector (audience claps, nods and says "welcome"). Then I say but I'm not recovering, I'm still into it. I collect watches, but watches are only one of ...
Definitely looking forward to this!
learning from the experts and seasoned collectors like yourself here is what I really love!
Great Post Mike!
I will call it Watch Collecting 101, a Crash Course. This will definitely be useful to any beginner. Thanks for putting this together.
You provoked this Ping, I hope you enjoy it!
There are many words and photos to come ... some will be familiar to diehard collectors. Mike aka Cazalea ...
Thank you for this great intro....
Looking forward to read upcoming parts! :) Best Blomman
Not a small feat
but you are the man up to it Thank you in advance dear Mike for this PPRO references and Bravo Sincerely Damjan
This kind of post should be highlighted for the long term
Which is kind of what I had in mind with my suggestion for a "Research" forum (link below). This kind of article (series) represents the institutional knowledge of PuristSPro and should be catalogued in a way that is easily accessible for Purists over the...
Watch Collector Type 4
Mike, My nom de plume is MTF and I\'m a physician, formerly in psychotic drugs R&D. My considered diagnosis: You is sick, Man. Da Loony-Bin has nuffin\' on ya! Prognosis: With strong drugs and psychotherapy, you may progress to Collector - Type 4, at best...
Classes?
First off, thanks for doing this post. I am really looking forward to it. I am currently a "mainstream" collector that is looking to take a step up the ladder. I read PuristSPro as much as I can given my work schedule, etc (don't you hate it when real lif...
Education is good but I don't know what classes are offered
I have taken several classes online, and worked with a group to dismantle and reassemble certain Seiko movements. I purchased a series of videotapes (back in the olde days) that go through pocket watches with tips and techniques from the watchmaker, Bob T...
Well done, Cazalea. very helpful to those just starting out, trying to come to grips
with this gentle madness. Bravo
Articles with some advice and some (self-wincing) observation
I can't help thinking what a crackpot (nutcase, wild man, enthusiast, Purist?) I become when I get my teeth into a hobby ... sigh. You should see what's become of my office, with tools strewn about, straps and bracelets everywhere, watches in various stat...