Well, I certainly didn’t bring up the issue of my apparent lottery win, and your apparent loss.
If you go back and look I think who did is pretty clear.
To be really offensive and insulting. This is putting words on my keyboard I did not type or feel represent what I am stating here.
You stated that in another thread where you went on the same “lottery” winner topic. You said WOSTEP wouldn’t take you because they wanted to train full time watchmakers, and you wanted this for your own entertainment. I’m just repeating what you have already said.
I think we both want to encourage others to take up this rewarding passion.
Absolutely. It’s why I spend the time I do here to help people.
The simple fact remains, Parts are not readily available in the US. Those who have access to them by signing a loyalty oath to a foreign corporation I do not find trustworthy.
As I’ve said many times before, I’m all for the free distribution of parts, but that just isn’t reality. I have chosen to work directly with Omega even when parts were widely available without an account, because it allows me to better serve my customers. I get access to all technical documentation, training, parts, and tools. In turn they supply me with what I need, and otherwise leave me alone. I’m not sure what your imagination has dreamt up in terms of “loyalty oaths” but as long as I don’t abuse my access there’s no problem.
Remember this “foreign corporation” is one that we all support with our dollars when we buy their products. Even buying vintage watches indirectly supports them.
If a watchmaker is frustrating to contact, Then no, I do not feel that they are either competent or trustworthy.
I have no idea what you are referring to. Have you tried contacting these rumoured watchmakers you spoke of before, but they didn’t respond? If so, then that’s certainly not a good way to run a business.
As I’ve said clearly many times, Omega lets independent watchmakers be independent, something that would appear to contradict your imagined control they have over all of us. Watchmakers are free to run their business as they see fit, and sometimes that means they don’t do a great job on the business side of things. Why you are trying to tie this to them being certified by Omega or anyone else, well only you know that…
In the end, Omega still sells parts to certified independent watchmakers. That’s not as ideal as selling to everyone, but certainly a great deal more than most watch companies and large conglomerates do.
