Introduction to Wristwatch Servicing 

This is a two-and-a-half-day beginner’s workshop on the basics of mechanical wristwatches, taught by professional watchmakers in the School of Horology’s newly constructed watch studio. The workshop will begin with bench craft and tool familiarization before exploring how a watch movement functions and learning basic service procedures. Under the guidance of the instructors, each student will disassemble, clean, reassemble, lubricate, and adjust timing on a Seagull ST-36 manual wind movement. Participants will be introduced to the Greiner ACS900 cleaning machine and the Witschi Watch Expert I Timing Machine.

Participants will gain experience in the following areas:

·         Basic bench practice and techniques

·         Care and maintenance of hand tools

·         Watch component terminology

·         How a watch works

·         Lubrication technique

·         Timing and beat adjustment

Equipment & Materials: All tools and materials will be provided. Students may bring their own tools if they wish (screwdrivers, tweezers, etc.). A watchmaker eye loupe is required and will be available for those who do not have one. For students who must wear glasses, specialized loupes for glasses should be procured.

Dates & Times: October 10–11 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) and October 12 (9 a.m.–12 noon).

Where: NAWCC School of Horology, 454 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512

Instructors:

Rory McEvoy, NAWCC Executive Director, formerly a watchmaking instructor with the Baccalaureate in Arts (BA) in Horology program at Birmingham City University, UK

Marc Clodfelter, graduate of the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative (VWI), employed by RGM Watch Co., Mount Joy, PA

Enrollment: Limited to 8 participants

Member Cost: $795.00

Nonmember Cost: $920.00

Please contact Ken De Lucca, Education Director, at kdelucca@nawcc.org or telephone 717-684-8261, ext. 237 with any questions.