Guest watchboy Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Just curious... has anyone taken these coarses and purchased the tools? Doesn't sound like a bad deal. http://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yes, done them. Worthwhile, gives a good insight into how watches work and what's needed to service them. Stops short though on fault finding and using a timing machine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest watchboy Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Just curious... has anyone taken these coarses and purchased the tools? Doesn't sound like a bad deal. http://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/ So, do you feel comfortable servicing say a 2836 movement after this coarse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yes, the 2836 is the subject of the L2 course. Naturally, the more you practice the better you will get. Just completing the course once won't give you enough practical experience. I've been practicing on duff watches from local boot (yard) sales and some cheap Russian watches of Ebay. Yes I've killed few beyond repair but that's part of the learning. I've been back to the L1 and L2 movements and feel much more confident in my abilities now...So the TZ stuff is a good building block but you'll need to practice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stac Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 YES YES YES! If you are really in to this hobby it will open a new door for you. I have found that working on movements is as enjoyable as collecting. You have to ask yourself if you are mechanically inclined or not though...you have to understand what is actually going on with the gears. It's not going to be cheap...if you buy cheap tools you will buy twice...get a good set of Bergoen screwdrivers from the get go...and remember, they are not miniature prybars! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 So, do you feel comfortable servicing say a 2836 movement after this coarse? As stated in the TZ class outline, the classes aren't really sufficient (or designed) to teach real-world diagnostics & repair skills. The classes provide you with a basic understanding of the components and workings of a watch (the Level 2 course adds a few complications and adds basic lubrication to the mix). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdc Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 It's also not cheap when you lose little parts left and right as they fly off your desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 It's also not cheap when you lose little parts left and right as they fly off your desk. Not to sound flippant, but that's where experience comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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