WS-108: Watch Case Polishing for the Beginner
Course Dates: September 14, 2008
Cleaning and maintaining the watches in a
collection is a major part of the collecting process. Quite
often the watch cases are dull and dirty. In this 1-day
workshop you will learn the basics of polishing a watch case.
Areas to be covered include:
- Identification of case materials
- Polishing compounds
- Polishing tools
- Polishing techniques
- Overview of supply houses
- Review of reference material
This is a hands-on workshop that will teach participants
the proper method to clean and polish pocket watch and
wristwatch cases. All materials and equipment will be
supplied, but the students may bring their own watches.
Although the workshop is structured for the
beginner, advanced collectors are also welcome
The 1-day workshop will be held at the NAWCC School of Horology
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This includes two
15-minute breaks and 1½ hours for lunch.
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