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Horology degree1/2/2024 For me, the methodology, process and development is equally as rewarding as finishing each timepiece by hand and making the parts for each watch. I started Schon Horology to take my passion to the next level and devote more time towards the pursuit of making watches in my own style and developing methods to manufacture and finish these parts. Mechanical watches are the perfect combination of art/design, engineering, science and manufacturing, which makes them irresistible to me. ? or account icon arrow-left-long icon arrow-left icon arrow-right-long icon arrow-right icon bag-outline icon bag icon cart-outline icon cart icon chevron-left icon chevron-right icon cross-circle icon cross icon expand-less-solid icon expand-less icon expand-more-solid icon expand-more icon facebook-square icon facebook icon google-plus icon instagram icon kickstarter icon layout-collage icon layout-columns icon layout-grid icon layout-list icon link icon Lock icon mail icon menu icon minus-circle-outline icon minus-circle icon minus icon payment-american_express icon Artboard 1 payment-cirrus icon payment-diners_club icon payment-discover icon payment-google icon payment-interac icon payment-jcb icon payment-maestro icon payment-master icon payment-paypal icon payment-shopifypay payment-stripe icon payment-visa icon pinterest-circle icon pinterest icon play-circle-fill icon play-circle-outline icon plus-circle-outline icon plus-circle icon plus icon rss icon search icon Shopify logo shopify icon snapchat icon trip-advisor icon tumblr icon twitter icon vimeo icon vine icon yelp icon youtube icon Being able to run a piece of equipment under skilled guidance, with a chance to make mistakes and figure out solutions, is a much better introduction than any amount of reviews and instructional material. Throughout the class, he offered challenges and examples of ‘outside-of-the-box’ solutions. Jerry’s focus on achieving a result, and his inventiveness in coming up with solutions and tools to do so, is inspiring. Review of Lathe Workshop: “This course is very worthwhile. I am so grateful to the NAWCC for offering this course and look forward to attending future classes.” – Erich Ken’s knowledge and ability to teach allowed me to learn concepts and terminology and then apply it firsthand during our lab assignments. This class opened my eyes to so many aspects of time-only clock maintenance, but what impressed me the most was the instructor. I especially loved the school’s facilities and the small class size that allowed for plenty of student interaction. Review of Introduction to Antique Clocks Workshop: “The NAWCC’s Introduction to Antique Clocks was an enjoyable course and a worthwhile experience. I believe the most important lesson for me was the value of stopping and starting all over again. Review of American Style Time/Strike Clock Movements Workshop: “I appreciated Ken’s patience and good spirits while guiding me on a journey of understanding how American clocks work. The mentorship provided the added bonus of making new friends and contacts with similar interests.” –Dave I now have a solid foundation to build upon and add more advanced skills. These visits were very beneficial to enhancing our knowledge and providing an opportunity to understand and use our NAWCC member benefits. We used the library to research and date our clocks. We also visited the museum’s collections area and discussed clockmaking with the NAWCC Executive Director. The mentorship exceeded my expectations! We learned clock disassembly, cleaning, spring removal, oiling springs, pivot polishing and burnishing on a lathe, inspection, reassembly, lubrication, putting a clock into beat, and regulation. Review of Mentorship in Clockmaking: “I came from New Mexico, hoping to refine self-taught skills and learn some new ones. Tony Paster - NAWCC School of Horology graduate, Certified Watchmaker of the 21st Century (American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute), Omega Certified Watchmaker, Watchmaker at Rolex USA, Owner of National Timepiece LLC.
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