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  1. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Aug 15, 2022

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    Esteemed OF member @Mad Dog and his daughter are pictured...

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    I mean really, how could they not use this photo to advertise the Introduction to Watchmaking course! :thumbsup:

    Cheers, Al
     
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  2. sheepdoll

    sheepdoll Aug 15, 2022

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    How much I would have liked to take some courses in the 1990s. Hopefully now such things are more inclusive and no so age restricted.

    -j
     
  3. RevZMan123 Ω 1

    RevZMan123 Aug 15, 2022

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    When do I have to look to sign up for the online courses for next year? Looks like they are already sold out for this year.
     
  4. rcs914

    rcs914 Aug 15, 2022

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    Well this gave me a genuine chuckle this morning! I remember seeing the picture when MD posted it, but it's even better when they used this one as their advertisement for taking the course.
     
  5. Mad Dog

    Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 15, 2022

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    Thanks for posting that, @Archer. :thumbsup:

    That was a very rewarding (and very fatiguing) three days at AWCI HQ back in March of 2018…

    Hannah and I on our way to day one of the Introduction to Watchmaking course…

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    Hannah and I on our way from day one of the Introduction to Watchmaking course…

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    Our finished ETA 6497-1s…

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    LATE ENTRY: If I were to do the Introduction to Watchmaking course again, I would want to do a COA on the ETA 6497-1 that I initially built back in March of 2018. Not sure if that’s allowed but I can surely ask.
     
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  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 16, 2022

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    I think the part I’m most shocked and impressed by is that Mad Dog owns a smart button down collared shirt like that which isn’t part of an issued uniform. He’s looking downright dapper in that shirt.
     
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  7. M'Bob Ω 2

    M'Bob Aug 16, 2022

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    That’s really great! Now, when can I send you guys my 321?
     
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  8. Mad Dog

    Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 16, 2022

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    Send it anytime, dude!

    We only charge $9.99 for a full service on a chronograph…and only $6.99 for a full service on a watch with no complications!

    :D
     
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  9. KeithS Ω 1

    KeithS Aug 16, 2022

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    How about a discount for forum members?
     
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  10. YY77 Ω 1

    YY77 Aug 16, 2022

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    Is that including returning it to sender or are you keeping it as part of your service?::stirthepot::
     
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  11. Alpha Ω 2

    Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Aug 16, 2022

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    LOVELY, one of my daughters and I took an offshore powerboat licence course a few years ago which we both passed :) but it was a lovely bonding experience between us and something we often talk about.
     
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