cortopar Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 It looks like you're about $350 or so into the class and tools/supplies. Is it worthwhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I think that kind of depends on how seriously you take tinkering with watches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 It looks like you're about $350 or so into the class and tools/supplies. Is it worthwhile? I think you can get through the level 1 class for closer to $200. Granted, a community college class would cost less, but you're not going to find a watch making class at most if any community colleges. So, yea, I'd say it's worth the money. $200-$300 is peanuts for a hobby IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 To put it in perspective one of my other hobbies is RC cars... I got a CHEAP car for $220 that I drove all of 3 times and used to learn about taking apart the electronics. I think I got my value out of it... if it's going to be a hobbie you have real interest in, $350 is nothing in the big picture. But if you want a dial swapped or a movement regulated once or twice, best to just pay someone to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 You could just start with a couple of cheep canal st reps and play with them to see if you have the tactility to do it, buy a cheep tool set and take apart a broken movement and try to re-assemble it, start by taking out the crown them re fit it and so on, see how far you get and how your patience lasts with a loupe and tweasers. No point in spending $200 to find you chuck it at the wall after 5 min . I bought a £15 tool kit from Precious Time a while ago, and have regulated my reps and made a few repairs, now i know i can handle it i am thinking of taking the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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