Would you take the risk starting self studying watchmaking?

Kargol

Yes word "every"is ΠΑΝ in Greece. ΠΑΝ is like God, like everything . ΠΑΝ is the universe, the creation. It's not a simple word in Greek. It is not like a number. When you say "every" in Greek you may imply human relations, feelings, etc..
Yes it's a language barrier my friend. It's not an excuse.

Rochete

Let's say your above use of "every" (ΠΑΝ) is a hyperbole (υπερβολή), which is a rethorical device of language more akin to mediterranean cultures than to others like, say, 'anglosaxon' or germanic ones, the former being much predominant in this forum. In that sense there could certainly be a bit of a culture (more than language) 'barrier' here.

Archer

Start here:

https://watchprint.com/en/technical-insights/356-the-theory-of-horology.html

This is the standard textbook used in watchmaking schools. It is NOT a watch repair book, but just as the title suggests, talks about theory and how the various parts of a watch work.

Cheers, Al

Kargol

All posts are really interesting, and I thank you all.
My lesson today would be: "don't mess with the watchmakers".

Even if the thread changed course, I really gathered most of the information I needed for watchmaking starters.

This is really a great forum!!!

I am also a book man, so I ordered one more book and waiting to start breaking even some Swiss stuff....

The risk of self studying has started and the risk is not on money, is mostly on time and getting my eyes to work again like they did 20 years ago.. I wish I could have more time so I could attend a school, but not here in Greece...
Hopefully I will return in this thread after some months with more experience..

Let's talk about watchmaking starters and not professionalism here. I was the one who started it and I am the one who would also like to finish it.

Als 27

Good luck & go for it do what you want to do Kargol
knowledge & experience are the main ingredients
I admire your enthusiasm
we all have to start somewhere no matter what it is we are doing
be that for employment that applies to any job or as a hobby...
you never know you may be quite good at it, you'll never know till you give it a try....
good luck with the books these came long before the electronic laptops, computers, & tablets....
bon chance, bon courage my friend.😀 📖 📖 😀

Kargol

You are right, and you have a good memory (or is it that OF have a good "search" option? 😀 )

Enjoy yourself, Chris

ChrisN

I think if you enjoy working on your own watches, then it's up to you. Let's not make a big deal about this, if you screw up then the worst that happens is you miss the train...

I think that as long as you make it clear when you sell such a watch that you have serviced it, then it doesn't matter what you do. Like I've said, just bear in mind that a proper cleaner is circa €5000 so, it is an expensive hobby. You can do it for less but, it all has possible drawbacks. Once you get going, you'll soon be ignoring a few hundred for a single tool...

I remember your 613 issue because we discussed it by mail but that was a very small problem so, keep that in mind and it should have been obvious to the watchmaker. Other issues are more subtle...

Partagas

Well, if nothing else, this thread convinced me to order a copy of "Theory of Horology". I'll probably never service my watches, but I'm very interested in learning more about how they work!

Kargol

Is it allowed to send me price here? I tried to find it also but it seemed pretty expensive for me just to start reading theory... (I am sorry for this statement dear watchmakers... )

Partagas

$132 shipped to USA. Yeah, not cheap but my interest in watches and the hobby has grown enough where it's worth it to me. FYI, this book is not currently available on Amazon.

Dan S

Sometimes it would just be better to send a PM, don't you think?

Archer

Start here:

https://watchprint.com/en/technical-insights/356-the-theory-of-horology.html

This is the standard textbook used in watchmaking schools. It is NOT a watch repair book, but just as the title suggests, talks about theory and how the various parts of a watch work.

Cheers, Al