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Thanks to everyone who has renewed their mem-

bership for 2021. If you have not renewed, I would like to remind you to do so as soon as possible. During these chal-lenging times, your dues are more important than ever to help us continue operating your institute.

The year 2021 is here and 2020 is in the rear-view mirror. But that does not mean we can now resume activities as they were in 2019. We are still coping with COVID-19, and no one can accurately predict when this virus will be eradicated. Effective vaccines are available and will soon be widely distributed. Until then, I implore you to be diligent with your safety protocols at work and at home. Your health and that of your family is far too valuable to place at risk by taking un-necessary chances during this pandemic. The past year has reminded all of us that the future is always unpredictable and that change is the only certainty we can depend upon. Adapting to new situations and sacrificing some of our old ways is a life skill that keeps us prepared for the unpredictable future. Your Board of Directors has made some diffi-cult and painful management decisions during the past year that are now yielding positive results. We were able to significantly reduce expenses while still keeping the institute open and publishing Horological Times. We have reduced our overall debt by about $100,000 while we conserve our funds so that we can resume our full ac-tivities when the pandemic has passed. All of our members have been affected to some degree by the pandemic—some much worse than others. As I mentioned in last month’s message, we want to hear from you to learn how you rapidly adapted to the new conditions that confronted our industry. Please share with us and fellow members what you have learned during the past year. Send an email, write a letter, or call one of your directors.

Your experiences are valuable. Why not share them with your colleagues? That is what networking, one of the most valuable benefits of AWCI membership, is all about. We are again looking toward a brighter future and making plans for the time when we can resume our activities. Some of those activities include:

• Rescheduling the annual convention so that we can again meet in person with our colleagues and friends.

• Resuming in-person classes at our head-quarters.

• Getting the mobile classroom back on the road to bring horological education to you.

Our members possess a wide variety of skills and talents. If you are willing to present a seminar or a webinar, I invite you to share those skills and talents with all of us by joining our team of watchmaking and clockmaking instructors. We have the fa-cilities, both in-house and mobile, along with the tools, equipment, and supplies to support our educational offerings. What we need is your willingness to share your expertise with our members.

I have asked you to help the institute. I would also like to know what the institute can do for you in terms of educational classes, technical support, business support, etc. Please reach out to me or any member of your board to discuss how we can work together to make a new beginning this year. This message has a slightly different tone for February, with me sending warm wishes from sunny St. Thomas. I have traveled one hour into the future as my coordinates place me in the Atlantic Standard time zone. I am here to mentor a young watchmaker who is native to the island. It is refreshing to work around a young watchmaker with such a bright future in the field of horology. This place is like a second home for me, as I have been visiting the Caribbean regularly since I began working as a watchmaker nearly 15 years ago.

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Check out AWCI’s complete line of courses for watchmakers and clockmakers!AWCI will not be holding classes in Harrison, Ohio, or on its mobile classroom until projections of the virus subsiding have become more predictable or there is a vaccine widely available. In the mean-time, we invite you to browse our course catalog, www.awci.com/course-catalog, which offers 46 class-es for watchmakers, including classes for beginners, technicians, and, of course, experienced watchmakers who want to sharpen their skills. In the catalog, you’ll find classes on:

h Introduction to Watchmaking hQuartz hVintage Watch Repair

hTool Making hPrecision Timing

We also have 46 classes for clockmakers, including classes on:

h American Time-and-Strike Movement

h Advanced Clock Repair

h Introduction to the Lathe

See our catalog for more!See our catalog for more!We can use your helpWe are always looking to expand our course cata-log and educational resources as well as increase our team of instructors. During this downtime, we want to develop new courses and find new instructors who will collaborate with us. Reach out to us at education @awci.com if there is a class you would like to col-laborate on as an instructor. We look forward to receiving your class requests and we hope to have a new list of classes to offer when the pandemic is under control.

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For additional details about specific courses in comprehensive syllabi form, including complete tool lists, visit: www.awci.com/classes or contact the education director, Jason Champion, CW21, at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303. For additional calendar events visit: www.awci.com/calendar.

Michael will share his knowledge gained from 40 years of experience through his extensive PowerPoint presentation with over 200 photos focusing on examples of issues before and after a rebuild that are unique to most common Herschede Tubular Bell movements.

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Come to AWCI’s well-equipped machine shop to join David Lindow for this prac-tical, hands-on class where gearing and gear cutting will be practiced. Students will not only learn the basic setups for cutting horological gears, but they’ll also learn multiple approaches to tooling as well as theory from a practical stand-point. Students will learn about wheel and pinion engagements and gain a fuller understanding of horological gearing in general. While the focus of the class will be on making gears and pinions, the skills taught will transfer to general repair and improve the success rate of all clock repairers.

$595Practical Gear Cutting for the HorologistSession 1 Instructor: David LindowAWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

March 24-26

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$595Practical Gear Cutting for the HorologistSession 2 Instructor: David LindowAWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

March 27-29

WATCH 420S: $595Vintage Chronograph Short CourseInstructor: Bernhard Stoeber, CW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

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Back by popular demand. In this course, you will go through, theoretically and practically, different vintage chronograph calibers with emphasis on trouble-shooting, repair, and adjustments to each mechanism. Lemania, Landeron, and Valjoux calibers will be covered.

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Stay involved, sharpen your skills, ask questions, and so much more! Have a topic in mind for a webinar? Send your suggestions to awci@awci.com!

You asked for it, you got it!Many of you have asked for online education. While AWCI’s in-person education is on a hiatus, you can still learn from our excellent

instructors—Tom Schomaker, CMW21; Jason Champion, CW21; Jordan Ficklin, CW21; Bernhard Stoeber, CW21; David LaBounty; and Ken De Lucca.

Missed a webinar? No worries, check out the on-demand webinars. Choose a topic from a list of pre-recorded webinars.Here are some of the topics we cover.

5 Watch Basics for Beginners and Collectors

5 Basic Watch Repair Skills

5 Hairsprings

5 Explore Watchmaking (A Hands-On Digital Webinar for Beginners)

5 Workshop

5 Professional Essentials

5 Tool Maintenance

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The National Watch & Clock Museum provides a wealth of information about the art and science of timekeeping. When you can’t visit the museum, check out the webinars and podcasts about horology for everyone who loves watches, clocks, and all things to do with keeping time. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, and Sound Cloud.

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Technical Discussion: Useful Watch Repair Fixtures, Part 2

Useful Watch Repair FixturesPart 2

By Andrew H. Dervan, SFNAWCC and Mahlon Shetler

Fig. 13. Ready to hold small cylinder escapement staff.

Fixture No. 7: Holding a small cylinder escapement staff This fixture is designed to hold a small cylinder es-capement staff while pivoting the lower end. The lower end, as most watchmakers know, is nearly im-possible to repivot without support. When mounted by this end, repivoting becomes easier than replac-ing the tampon or plug.

Fig. 14. Chuck with chronograph runner wheel removed.

Fixture No. 8: Regular brass collet with access holesUsing a regular brass collet with access holes cut in the side allows you to see what goes on when trying to mount chronograph runners, sweep pinions, or any item with a larger section on the opposite end from that which needs to be worked on. In this example, the chronograph wheel will be inside the chuck with the tip protruding from the front of the chuck. It will then be well supported when worked upon.

IntroductionIn the January 2021 issue of Horological Times, we ex-plained how to make specialized fixtures for holding small parts on the lathe and presented six fixtures and how they can be used. Refer to that article to learn how to make collets. In Part 2, we present

five more useful fixtures for watchmaking. Keep in mind that these fixtures are not meant to be copied or replicated. Rather, they are intended to spark your imagination, encourage you to design and produce your own fixtures, and illustrate the almost limitless possibilities of specialized fixtures.

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Technical Discussion: Useful Watch Repair Fixtures, Part 2

Fig. 18. Barrel holder assembled in place. Fig. 19. Barrel holder with cover removed.

Fig. 17. The chuck removed from headstock showing the tapered back end.

Fixture No. 9: An expanding bezel chuck to hold the inside of the workpieceThis bezel chuck expands to grasp the inside of the workpiece, such as a pocket watch bezel. The chuck is uniquely designed so that as the chuck is drawn against the tapered front edge of the spindle by the drawbar, the corresponding internal taper on the back of the chuck expands the three sections to hold the workpiece.

Fixture No. 10: A barrel chuck for holding fragile piecesThis is a useful tool for fragile pieces or otherwise difficult-to-hold items. The part is held against the face of the barrel, clamped in place by a threaded cover.

Fig. 15. Holding a watch bezel.

Fig. 16. With the watch bezel removed.

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20. Fixture in the lathe showing the setscrew on the side.

Fixture No. 11: Holding Elgin chronometer balance staffThis fixture is specifically designed to hold the Elgin chronometer balance staff without the balance wheel. The hole has been slightly tapered to fit the staff using a suitable broach. The staff is pushed in until tight and then locked with the brass screw. There is ample clearance for the hub. The same design can be made (with suitable alterations in size) for other chronometer staffs.

AcknowledgmentsThe authors want to thank John Creamer for the fixture photographs.

Andrew Dervan is an antique-clock collector who runs a clock appraisal business. He has published many articles in NAWCC’sWatch & Clock Bulletin, American Clock and Watch Museum Electronic Timepiece Journal, and Clocks Magazine.

Mahlon Shetler, an Amish watchmaker, has been repairing watches for over 25 years, developing micromachining skills. He co-publishes a monthly newsletter Time Keepers Bulletin.

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• History of watch lubricants • Best practices • Where and when to use lubricants • Oils for faster/low-torque and slower/

high-torque situations

• Sliding friction• Surface tension• Stiction• Importance of cleanliness

• Capillary action• Creeping• Viscosity• Specific uses for lubricants

Lubrication 1: General Principles of LubricationThis webinar, presented by Jason Champion, CW21, is the first in a series of webinars on lubrication for professional watchmakers. Topics include the latest insights from the industry about types of lubricants and their application and general guidelines for applying lubricants when technical documentation is not available. Also covered:

• General Lubrication Chart• Lubrication table• Moebius Technical Data Sheet—SYNT-A-LUBE 9010

• Moebius Technical Data Sheet—SYNT-HP1300 9104• PowerPoint slides

Handouts

The ChronographPresented by Jordan Ficklin, CW21, this webinar presents information on the chronograph, including:

• The history of the chronograph• Types of chronograph dials• Types of chronograph scales• Types of mechanisms• Operation of the chronograph—including demonstra-

tions with slow-motion video• Identifying common chronographs, including ETA 7750

and variants, Omega 861 and 1143, modular chrono-graphs, and Rolex Daytonas 4030 vs 4130

HandoutPowerPoint slides

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Cleaning Before LubricatingCleaning after repair and prior to adding lubricant is important and should not be rushed. Tools used during repair must also be clean. Any dirt left behind after a repair will cause additional capillary action and disrupt the surface tension required to keep a lubri-cant in place.

Some important points to remember about cleaning:

; Peg jewels before placing parts into the cleaning machine. ; Put pivots in pith wood before cleaning. ;Make sure all cleaning solutions are thoroughly rinsed away before applying lubricants.

Sometimes watchmakers omit the first two items above to “save time.” However, later when there are issues, the watch may need to be disassembled a second time to achieve better performance. If the watchmaker had done the pegging and pith wood cleaning initially, it would have actually saved the time.

Choosing a LubricantFollow these basic guidelines to choose the appropri-ate lubricant while servicing a watch. For fast-moving parts with low torque, a thinner lube is required. For slow-moving parts with high torque, a thicker oil is used. For parts where sliding friction is a factor, use a grease that will stay put. Different lubrications are needed for slower-beat watches than are needed for faster-beat watches. Sometimes a specialized lubri-cant is needed to avoid chemical reactions with a met-al. Follow the most recent recommendations from the manufacturer if they are available.

Synthetic Lubricants

Moebius• 9010—Lighter oil good for fast-moving

parts with low torque• HP-1000—Good for slow-moving parts

with high torque, such as barrels and arbors

• HP-1300—Good for slow-moving parts with high torque or for a pivot or post trapped inside something else

• 8200—Mainspring• 8201—Breaking greases• 9501—Grease

Two Tips on Lubrication

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Column: Watchmaker’s Tip: Two Tips on Lubrication

This tip is courtesy of Jason Champion, CW21.

• 9504—Grease stays in place and is good for sliding parts, such as setting mechanisms and spring levers

• 941—Escapement grease good for sliding friction and slower-beat watches

• 9415—Escapement grease good for sliding friction and higher-beat escapements

• 9000—Quartz oil

Other Lubricants

• MR-4—Light/medium grease• MR-5—Thicker oil/grease• RL2—Escapement grease

• TEPA—For the automatic sliding bridle on the mainspring. Be careful; it can be removed. It is in and out of favor but is still used.

• Jisma124—Thicker grease• P125—Breaking grease• Molycote DX—Thicker grease

Natural Grease

• 8212—Good for aluminum parts• 8213—Good for bronze or brass parts

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One of my friends, a watch collector himself, occasion-ally asks me if I have repaired any interesting watches lately. Almost always my answer is, “Not really…” since most of my current work has been routine with an occasional challenge to solve a problem or to locate spare parts. Sometimes, a repair presents a fascinating opportunity to solve a problem along with the added benefit of discovering something unexpected. This article was inspired by an old pocket watch with a problem I had not foreseen. Although the watch repair was completed to my satisfaction, and I was certain it would meet its owner’s expectations, there was still some doubt in my mind about a few details that were unique to this movement. My misgivings led me to conduct some research to learn more about this early product from one of America’s great watch companies.

At First GlanceThis watch was a Model 1872 from the American Watch Company and featured a 16-size “Park Road” move-ment with 15 jewels. The watch was made in Waltham, Massachusetts, before American Watch Company be-came the Waltham Watch Company. (Waltham resi-dents pronounce it “Wall tham,” not “Walth em.”) The movement, serial number 913987, is a hunting case model installed in an open face, AWCo, 18 karat gold case. Immediately I thought this case was not original to the movement, but closer examination indicated this movement may have been in its original case. During the late 1800s, many American Watch Company movements were installed in genuine Waltham cases that were trademarked AWCo. The 1872 model movement was slightly larger than the usual 16-size American watch movement, which meant it required a case that matched its special dimensions and could not readily be installed in a standard 16-size case. Also, there were no other screwhead marks from casing screws, which indicated a different movement had been installed in the case. The presentation date engraved on the watch is October 4, 1878. According

to the serial number guide listed in the Shugart book (Complete Price Guide to Watches, Cooksey G. Shugart et al, Shugart Publications, 2000), this movement was made circa 1876-77, which further confirmed its age compatibility with the case. The main plate was en-graved with “Woerd’s Patents” beneath the balance, and the upper plate was engraved with “Patent Pinion.” When I received the pocket watch for repair, it had a broken balance staff, broken mainspring, and a bro-ken balance jewel. The roller jewel appeared a bit small for the watch, but I did not closely examine it during the estimating process. To my surprise, I had a genu-ine staff in stock for the watch. The balance jewel was no problem, as I have a large collection of old bezel-set pocket watch balance jewels that probably went missing long ago from one or more factories. I almost always find a jewel from this collection that can be adjusted to fit an old pocket watch. Plus, I had one more alloy mainspring in stock to fit this model. After pre-cleaning the movement, I removed and replaced the staff, which went smoothly. Although this watch was manufactured in 1878, the new staff ’s di-mensions were such that no alterations were needed to fit the roller table, the balance wheel, or the hair-spring. Because the old staff was removed by cutting the old rivet away rather than punching it out, the bal-ance wheel did not become distorted or damaged. The replacement staff riveted easily, and the balance wheel did not need to be trued either in the round or in the flat. Next, I selected a balance jewel that fit perfectly with no alterations needed. This entire process proceeded without any com-plications until I took a close look at the roller jewel and discovered it was never meant to be a roller jewel. Rectangular in its cross section, it was a short pallet stone that someone had fit to the roller table as a sub-stitute roller jewel. Also, it was far shorter than a roller jewel should be for a watch with a single roller. It fit the roller table only because many of those old rollers had round holes rather than D-shaped holes for the roller jewel. I took out my collection of loose roller jewels to

By Jack Kurdzionak, CW21, FAWCI

From the Workshop

A Fascinating Watch

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select one that would fit the slot in the pallet fork. That was when I saw that this watch had a circu-lar slot in the fork, which I had never seen before, Figure 1. My assumption was that this watch was designed for a circular roller jewel rather than the customary D-shaped or triangular roller jew-el. My collection of roller jewels yielded a round jewel that not only fit the circular hole in the roller table, but it also fit the fork slot. Before fitting the hairspring, I checked the poise of the balance wheel, which was very close to perfect and only required a light timing washer to bring it to per-fect poise.

Unusual Features Next came the complete take down of the movement prior to cleaning, which revealed a set-ting and winding mechanism that I had never seen before. The winding pinion and the clutch appeared familiar enough, but the lower teeth on the clutch, those that are engaged during the time-setting process, were on a wheel entirely separate from the rest of the clutch and which was pivoted on the round pilot of the stem. One edge of this wheel was machined to form a truncated cone that would mate with a matching internal surface on the lower edge of the clutch during the time-setting process. Figures 2 and 3, from a 1904 catalog of watch materials, illustrate these two wheels. This watch was not the typical antique American pocket watch of the 1800s. Instead, it had at least two unusual features, a round slot in the pallet and the two-part clutch. I was curious to know why this movement had these unique features. The parts catalog did not provide any techni-cal explanation, but an Internet search produced pat-ent applications from Charles Vander Woerd, which provided some answers.

Patents Reveal Clues Charles Vander Woerd was a skilled watchmaker, ma-chinist, and prolific inventor who held several patents,

many of which he assigned to the American Watch Company while he was its employee. Although I have seen “Woerd’s patents” engraved on many watches, I had never researched what the patents entailed. This watch is also marked “Patent Pinion,” which refers to Charles Fogg’s patent for the center wheel safety pinion that protects the barrel teeth and train wheels from a catastrophic mainspring breakage. Obviously, Woerd had some patents involved with this movement, so I continued my pursuit. During the 1860s, Woerd patented many improve-ments for the movement production processes that increased product quality while lowering the manufac-turing costs. At first, I believed these were the patents that were acknowledged on the main plate. That was until I took the movement completely apart to reveal the unique setting mechanism that I had never seen before. Sure enough, Woerd had patented that design in 1871, Figures 4 and 5, pages 18 and 19. In the conventional

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hand-setting process for this era, the set lever is moved to setting position, and the clutch wheel moves toward the setting wheel. If the teeth do not perfectly engage, the tips can be damaged when the teeth are forced together. With Woerd’s patent setting clutch, the friction device on the lower part of the clutch wheel allows the teeth to mesh perfectly and without any damage to either the clutch or setting wheel teeth. Apparently, this device was not extensively used, as I have never seen it on any of the hundreds of old American watches I have serviced.

More Unexpected DiscoveriesI was still curious about the round roller jewel as well as the unique round pallet slot, so I searched the Internet for more information about this pallet fork. Woerd held a patent for a square roller jewel secured to a roller ta-ble with a hole for the roller jewel that would align the jewel to properly interface with the pallet fork. That was a surprise. Woerd patented that square jewel roller table in 1887, after he left the Waltham Company and about 10 years after this movement was made, Figure 6, page 20. I wanted to know why this watch possibly had a square roller jewel and if this design was used by Waltham before it was patented. The 1904 parts catalog shows a square roller jewel for the 1872 model, series 1, confirming its use before the patent date. The 1872 movement design came from the American Watch Company’s Nashua Department,1 which was their R&D department at the time. Woerd worked in the R&D department with several other in-novative watchmakers to develop and produce high-grade watches. The factory’s primary focus was to pro-duce a large number of watches of acceptable (but not outstanding) quality at an affordable price. Watches from the Nashua Department were the company’s best and most expensive products. According to Woerd’s 1887 patent drawing, the roller table for the square roller jewel had a hole with four corners notched in it to securely position the square jewel. The pallet fork slot in the drawing is oval rather than circular. The roller in the repaired watch did not have those notches. In addition, the circular notch in the pallet fork did not match the oval slot in the patent drawing. This watch runs very well with the round roller jewel and keeps excellent time, rivaling a modern ETA

6497. However, I was still troubled by the incongru-ities found in this escapement, including: the round slot in the pallet fork; the roller table that did not have four notches to position a square roller jewel; the fact that the movement was made about nine years prior to the square roller jewel patent; and the obvious substi-tution of a pallet stone for a roller jewel. An old watch such as this one, has been repaired numerous times by numerous watchmakers and has probably had some modifications introduced during those repairs, which for me, raised more questions than answers. Perhaps the previous small pallet jewel in this movement was a substitute for an original square jewel. I was not sure the roller table was the original since it did not have the four positioning notches to align the square roller jewel. As I read the 1887 patent application, I discovered the innovation was the roll-er with four notches that positioned the square roller jewel, not the square roller jewel itself, Figure 7, pages 21-22. I contemplated if this was a roller table for a series 2 or series 3 Model 72, both of which were fitted with a D-shaped roller jewel. I also wondered why the round roller jewel worked so well with the pallet fork designed for a square roller jewel. I concluded:

1. This watch was originally fitted with a square roller jewel. That original jewel went missing long ago.

2. Someone substituted a pallet stone to function as a roller jewel. How well that may have per-formed is a mystery.

3. The roller table may or may not be original to this movement as it had no notches to position a square jewel.

Although the movement had a square roller jewel when manufactured, I suspect the round roller jewel that has been installed is performing on par with the square jewel. Because this repair was successful and fascinating, it paid an extra educational dividend for me. I learned about the unique friction coupling in the clutch wheel plus the special roller jewel and pallet combination. Even after fifty years at the bench, this old dog can still learn a new trick or two to share with all of you and my friend who asked if I had seen an interesting watch.

1. The Nashua Watch Company of New Hampshire was organized in 1859 by talented former employees of Boston Watch Co. following its reorganization by Royal Robbins to become the American Watch Company. The entire Nashua Company was sold to Robbins in 1862 and maintained as a separate department to develop and produce high-quality watch movements.

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Jack Kurdzionak, watchmaker and watch material specialist, owned a Boston-area watch sales and service shop for 40 years. He has a BS (Northeastern University, 1967) and has studied at ETA, WOSTEP, BHI, SGUS, and AWCI, and works for Eckcells Watch Materials.

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fter years of rumors, Tissot will join the ranks of watchmakers that offer a connected timepiece. The T-Touch Connect Solar will be the first ma-jor project from Tissot’s CEO Sylvain Dolla. The T-Touch Connect Solar displays information via Bluetooth LE and a connected app on its hybrid dig-ital/analog display, tracks activity of the wearer, and has all the features of a T-Touch Solar Expert, all while being powered by ambient light. Tissot is one of Swatch Group’s more accessible brands, and the T-Touch line of watches is somewhat of a cult favorite. Therefore, it made sense to super-charge the line with additional features as the tech-nology became more cost effective and more widely adopted. Dolla’s experience in the sector began with his management of Swatch’s collaboration with Microsoft that produced the Paparazzi watch. Dolla brokered a

similar collaboration with Tissot and Microsoft for the T-Touch Connect Solar after coming on as Tissot CEO in July. Dolla explains that the team did not rush to mar-ket because they wanted to get it right the first time and not join the ranks of the numerous failed proj-ects that had come before them. Tissot also worked with Swatch subsidiaries ETA and EM Microelectronic as well as the Swiss watch industry’s leading re-search company, Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM).

Industry NEWSTissot Supercharges Its T-Touch Line of Watches

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Sourcehttps://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/those-who-innovate/1004092186-tissot -connection-without-disruption.html

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Acrotec Acquired by the Carlyle GroupBy Andrew DeKeyser, CW21

The Carlyle Group, a global investment compa-ny based in the US, has entered an agreement to

purchase Acrotec Group, a supplier in the watch and medical technology industries. Based in Switzerland, the Acrotec Group specializes in “components of all levels of complexity for the mechanical watchmaking industry, tooling and machines, as well as chrono-metric measuring devices for watches and jewellery.” Acrotec Group is also known for its high-precision tools and products for the aerospace, aeronautics, medtech, and automotive industries. Acrotec, likely one of the most influential players in the watchmaking industry, has 18 locations, exports

to more than 40 countries, serves more than 1,500 customers, and employs approximately 1,200 people. The partnership is expected to leverage Carlyle’s ex-pertise and network in the healthcare industry while also expanding Acrotec’s medtech business in new services and geographies in Europe and in the US. Although details have not been released, the predicted sale price is estimated at 950 million Swiss Francs, or $1.07 billion. The deal is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2021.

Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-carlyle-group-m-a-acrotec-idUSKBN28H2GO

https://www.acrotec.ch/en/the-group/about-us/

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Industry News

Watch Marketing Day Changes with the TimesBy Andrew DeKeyser, CW21

InFebruary 2021, two events previously held a day apart will share the same stage for the

first-ever, half-day, Watch Marketing Day. The Journées Internationales du Marketing Horloger (JIMH-International Watch Marketing Days) and its academic counterpart, the Journées de Recherche en Marketing Horloger (JRMH-Watch Market Research Days), will combine to offer the on-the-ground experience of the JIMH with the theory of JRMH. The new event will be a hybrid physical and dig-ital format with an emphasis on young collectors and

enthusiasts. Topics for the first-ever event include: new requirements of after-sales service, pre-owned watches, watch-design icons, Big Data, direct-to-cus-tomer sales, and digital marketing. According to Laetitia Vifian Benoit, president of the JIMH, the joint event makes perfect sense, stating, “With this fusion of the world of research and on-the-ground experience, we want to create a new interaction between theory and practice.”

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Troverie Proves Unsuccessful with Online CustomersBy Andrew DeKeyser, CW21

Troverie was an online retail platform created for brick-and-mortar retailers to sell their high-end

brands to an online audience legitimately. It was meant to be a trustworthy online alternative to the thriving gray market. Troverie debuted in August 2018 with some two dozen independent jewelers and 16 brands. Business Insider heralded it as the “future of watch buying.” Breitling CEO Georges Kern said it was “an omni-channel sales vehicle led by true experts to properly bridge the gap between online and in-store sales.” Troverie faced an uphill battle from the start, partially because it tried to sell the idea of “buying authorized.” But “authorized” is often synonymous with “most expensive,” and the gray market thrives due to its position as a lower-cost alternative to pric-es found at authorized retailers. The market proved

most consumers are willing to take on some amount of risk when purchasing a timepiece online if it means they can save some money. Also plaguing Troverie’s business model was the challenge of delivering the luxury experience in an online environment. Sizing watches in person, with a professional, far outweighs the online alternative. Customers were essentially paying the same price as in-store for a lesser-value experience. Troverie ceased operations in March 2019 and sold their assets to Teddy Baldassarre, an American entrepreneur and host of the world’s leading YouTube channel for wristwatch-related content. Baldassarre made a similar business model work with his own online e-commerce site for what he considers the next generation of watch enthusiasts and customers, at www.teddybaldassarre.com.

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Mechanical Watchmaking and Art Mechanics Added to Cultural Heritage List

By Andrew DeKeyser, CW21

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has regis-

tered the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO considered the application as one that raises awareness of the importance of intangible cultural heritage in a cross-border area. The craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics includes the traditional craftsmanship of watchmaking in the Jura Arc, an area that stretch-es from Geneva to Schaffhausen, and from Biel to Besançon, as well as the production of mechanical au-tomata and music boxes in the Sainte-Croix region.

According to UNESCO’s website, “These skills, at the crossroads between science, art and technolo-gy, bring together individual and collective, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mechanics and micromechanics. This border region between France and Switzerland is home to a wide range of craftsmen, businesses, training institutions, museums and associations that promote and trans-mit these techniques that require the human’s hands. Those highly skilled techniques combine tradition and innovation.”

Andrew DeKeyser is the owner of HCP Watchmaking in Sisters, Oregon. He graduated from the Lititz Watch Technicum with WOSTEP certification.

Sourcehttps://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/watch-archives-heritage/1004092480 -watchmaking-now-on-unesco-s-world-heritage-list.html

UNESCO has recognized mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Photo courtesy of UNESCO.© Alain Margot, 2010.

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Horological Education around tHE World

The British School of Watchmaking (BSoW) opened in 2006 as a WOSTEP Affiliate. With continued growth and a five-year record of 100% graduate employment from 2006-2011, the school expanded to annually accepting eight students each year for its 3,000-hour course. In January 2018, BSoW was se-lected by WOSTEP to launch and further develop the first 1,800-hour course in Europe, and the first taught by an independent school. Both the 1,800-hour and the 3,000-hour courses at BSoW provide training in encasing, movement ex-change, servicing (quartz, manual, automatic, and basic chronograph move-ments), and quality control. Students in the 3,000-hour course are also trained in micromechanics as well as advanced adjustment and regulation techniques.

BSoW is currently transitioning the 3,000-hour course to the same schedule as the 1,800-hour course. The changes also include an additional 600 hours of learning time and an increase in employment-focused learning. As a nonprofit, independent institution that receives no government funding, the British School of Watchmaking is financed entirely by contributions from its founders and partners. For more informa-tion, visit www.britishschoolofwatchmaking.co.uk/.

By Kathleen Cardwell

British School of Watchmaking Manchester, United Kingdom

A student in the 1,800-hour course receives guidance from a teacher.

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The following questions were answered by James Robinson, general manager at the British School of Watchmaking. After working as an engineer and then watchmak-er, James taught the WOSTEP 3,000-hour course for several years before becoming the general manager of the British School of Watchmaking in 2016. He is now responsi-ble for all aspects of the school’s courses, student selection, and the day-to-day oper-ation of the school.

How is COVID-19 affecting how you conduct your classes?

During the spring of 2020, all our courses were sus-pended as the UK entered its first lockdown. We moved our teaching online, delivering both practi-cal and theoretical lessons via Zoom. Our students returned home with all the watches and tools they needed and built their own workshops. Our tutors

worked tirelessly throughout the lockdown, teach-ing practical lessons and theory remotely. The stu-dents were quite successful at maintaining their skills during lockdown while also learning how to service automatic full calendar chronographs. They graduated in December with grades that were com-mensurate with those of earlier years. This was the first time we have ever needed to teach this way, but it was a resounding success. The lessons we learned as an educational institution are now once more required in the new year, as the UK has again found itself in lockdown. Between these two lockdowns the school has been operating reasonably unaffected in terms of classroom teaching. We have implemented a variety of health and safety precautions, including Perspex screens, shift working patterns, masks, tempera-ture checks, and changes to any processes involving shared equipment to ensure everything is as low risk as possible.

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Is what they learn in your school comparable to WOSTEP curriculum?We are a WOSTEP Partnership School and teach both the WOSTEP 1,800-hour and WOSTEP 3,000-hour courses. Graduates from the 1,800-hour course can be expected to be competent in: encas-ing, movement exchange, servicing (quartz, manual, automatic, and basic chronograph move-ments), and quality control. Graduates are ideally suited to working with con-temporary calibers where spare parts are easily accessible. Our 1,800-hour students sat for their WOSTEP Intermediate Exam, the first official examination, follow-ing our return to on-campus learning in December 2020. The exam results demonstrated how the students had coped with the major disruption to their studies. Sixteen watches were serviced, and the results returned from WOSTEP Switzerland. With a class average of 95.13%, not only had everyone passed, but these were also the highest results from this exam we had achieved in three years of running the course.

Graduates from the 3,000-hour course can be expected to be competent in all the components of the 1,800-hour course as well as in advanced adjust-ment and regulation techniques and micromechanics. Graduates have the necessary skills to work on both contemporary and vintage calibers where access to spare parts may be limited.

A student receives tuition from Tom Keegan, one of the school’s instructors.

Some of the tools made by British School of Watchmaking students in the first eight weeks of their course.

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What segment of the industry do most of your graduates go into—after-sales service for brands, private companies, independent jewelers?The employment of our graduates varies greatly. Many work in after-sales service for the larger brands, and many also go to work with independent jewelers. We also have several graduates working with smaller, UK-based, independent manufacturers.

What are the academic requirements for potential students?All potential students must possess a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equiv-alent in mathematics, English, and science before we will accept their application. Successful applicants are then invited to the school to take part in our assess-ment, which involves dexterity, numeracy, and logical reasoning tests, along with an interview. Assessments and interviews are completed on the same day, and placement in our programs is offered to the top eight applicants.

When are your typical semesters? Both of our courses follow the calendar year rather than a standard academic calendar. Classes begin in January with a short summer break in August, and final examinations are held in December.

Are most students local or do they relocate? The majority relocate to study with us, but we do still have many who are local to the northwest regions of the UK.

Do you help nonlocal students find housing?We do not assist students with locating housing. Most students find accommodations via private landlords in the locality of the school. For those traveling from other locations we assist when possible in helping in-dividuals select suitable locations and letting agents (facilitators for renting residential property).

How would you describe the students at the British School of Watchmaking? Are some students seeking to switch careers?The vast majority have a long-term interest in watches or general horology. As such, they are very committed to the WOSTEP course and really dedicated to what they are doing. Studying watchmaking is typically something they have taken much time to consider. The age range of our students is broad, with the average age being mid-20s. Many of our students are somewhat older and are pursuing a career change. In many cases, the student’s career switch is due to a long-term interest or hobby in watches and/or horology.

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Students in the 3,000-hour course receive tuition on chronographs.

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Are the students required to have a workshop at home? Or are they able to get back into the classroom throughout the week (after hours) to work on projects?There is no requirement to have a home workshop as the 40 hours of course work per week generally pro-vides sufficient time to complete all the lessons, includ-ing projects. Where necessary, students have the possi-bility of working additional hours.

Are students’ tools procured through the school as needed?A standard toolkit is provided with the course. These hand tools remain the property of the student when they leave, giving them everything they need to be-gin their career. The standardization of student and teacher tools also ensures everyone always has the items they need to complete lessons.

What is the current tuition?The current tuition fees are £11,110 (approximate-ly $15,164) for our one-year, 1,800-hour course, and £21,110 (approximately $28,809) for the two-year, 3,000-hour course.

Are there financial-aid options?Numerous companies offer financial support to the British School of Watchmaking while their employees are students with us. This support fully covers the students’ course fees, and they can also earn a salary while in the program. Additionally, any fee-paying students applying to the 3,000-hour course are, in most cases, eligible for assistance with fees. This as-sistance effectively reduces the cost of the course and brings it roughly in line with the fees of the shorter, 1,800-hour course.

Does completion of your courses prepare students to gain a certification?

All our courses are certified by WOSTEP, so students graduate with a WOSTEP certificate.

Student Profile: Amber Ballard Watchmaker at Deacons Jewellers, Swindon, UKAmber graduated from the BSoW in December 2019 having complet-ed the 1,800-hour course.

She currently works for Deacons Jewellers and has worked there since she was 16. She started her apprenticeship servicing clocks but found her true passion in repairing watches. Amber credits Deacons and the Houlden Group (Luxury Goods & Jewelry in Glasgow, Scotland) for giving her the opportunity to attend BSoW. “Having learnt both the practical and theory side of watchmaking at the school has provided me with lots of knowledge and practical experience. The 1,800-hour course has taught me to be efficient and intricate in repairing and diagnosing faults in both quartz and mechanical (including chronograph) movements, which I would not have been able to do before attending the school and has made me an integral part of the team at Deacons. The school is fan-tastic, and the tutors are extremely supportive and knowl-edgeable. Completing the WOSTEP 1,800-hour course has given me a great head start in my horological career and will hopefully lead to future accreditations with other pres-tigious watch companies.”

A student in the 3,000-hour course works on a hairspring.

Photos courtesy of British School of Watchmaking.

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Harold J. and Marie Borneman GreenwoodMemorial Fund Grant

Awarded by the AWCI ELM Trust

The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute’s Education, Library, and Museum Trust (AWCI-ELM

Trust) announces a new format for the Greenwood Memorial Fund Grant. Each year a total of $5,000

in award money is available for students attending full-time watchmaking or clockmaking schools that

participate in the AWCI Research and Education Council (REC).

Two grants of $2,500 cash will be awarded in 2021 to students who demonstrate a passion for horology.

How to Apply?To apply for the grant, please submit an application and essay describing your passion for horology,

how the scholarship will benefit you, and how you plan on participating in the horological community.

Letters of recommendation are not required but they are preferred.

Applications can be submitted at awci.com/scholarship before March 15, 2021.

EligibilityStudents enrolled in, or accepted at, AWCI REC Schools at the time of application are eligible to apply.

Grant recipients must be legal US residents and will be required to provide an IRS Form W-9.**

How are recipients chosen?The selection committee consists of AWCI staff, AWCI board members, and past recipients of the award.

The committee will select two recipients using the following (subjective and objective) criteria:

• Passion for Horology

• Financial Need

• Participation in the Horological Community

• Academic Achievement

• Recommendations

When will the scholarship be awarded?Recipients will be notified by March 22, 2021.

**AWCI does not offer tax advice, legal, or accounting advice. Grant recipients should consult their own tax, legal, and accounting advisors to determine whether the grant will be considered taxable income by the IRS.

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The AWCI shoulder bag is the perfect companion to keep everything organized, secured, and readily accessible when away from the shop. Constructed with 600 denier polyester fabric for long-term durability, there is a roomy main compartment with pockets and storage slots for electronic devices, pens/pencils, small tools, business cards, and supplies. Handy outside storage pockets can carry larger items. A key clip, durable snap buckles, and a removable shoulder strap add additional versatility. The AWCI logo is embroidered directly onto the main flap, so it will remain visible for many, many years without peeling or chipping away.

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every point in both software and hardware. The fact

that it keeps track of how many washes for each jar of

solution makes for the greatest ease of serviceability. It is

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Horological Society of New York (HSNY)The following information was obtained from The Horologist’s Loupe, submitted by Carolina Navarro, Director of Public Relations, HSNY, Copyright ©2021. Published by the Horological Society of New York, Inc.; all rights reserved.

In January, HSNY’s monthly webinar was Journey Through the Secrets of Vacheron Constantin, presented by Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin heritage & style director, Geneva, Switzerland, and Roger Michel, Institute for Digital Archaeology executive director, Oxford, United Kingdom. The lecture focused on a variety of timepieces from Vacheron Constantin, all steeped in history. New ScholarshipsHSNY, in a spirt of expansion and inclusivity, is of-fering two new scholarships, the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students and the Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students. The goal of the scholarships is to encourage a stronger and more diverse industry with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and, in turn, advance the art and science of horology.

Application ProcessThe application period for the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship and the Oscar Waldan Scholarship is January 1 to March 1 of every year. Additional fi-nancial aid opportunities include HSNY’s Henry B. Fried Scholarship for Watchmaking Students and the Howard Robbins Award for Watchmaking Schools. Any Black or Jewish student who has been ac-cepted or is currently studying at a full-time watch-making school in the US is eligible for the Benjamin Banneker and Oscar Waldan Scholarship, respec-tively. Prospective students may also apply, with the understanding that the scholarship is contingent on their enrollment at a full-time watchmaking school. Financial aid is awarded every April with awards up to $5,000 in 2021. To apply, students should email a letter to info@hs-ny.org in PDF form to the Trustees of the Horological Society of New York that includes a biography, an explanation of their motivation to study watchmaking, and an explanation of how this

Affiliate Chapter NEWS

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About Benjamin BannekerBenjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was an African American renaissance man of many talents—a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and horologist. He built one of the first wooden mechanical clocks in North America in 1753. Modeled after an import-ed pocket watch that he disassembled and studied, the hour-striking clock kept precise time and ran for 50 years before it was destroyed by fire. Banneker is also credited with corresponding with Thomas Jefferson on the issue of slavery, and his messages were promoted by abolitionists and supporters of racial equality.

About Oscar WaldanOscar Waldan (1923-2018) was a Polish-born, Jewish watchmaker and the found-er and former president of Waldan International. He learned the basics of watch- making during his impris-onment in the Buchenwald Concentration Camp, where

he became an apprentice to a watchmaker, and the skill subsequently saved his life. After working with brands such as Tissot, Universal Geneve, and the Holzer Watch Company, among others, he found-ed Waldan International in 1979 and produced pri-vate label collections of timeless wristwatches for companies like Tiffany & Co., Tourneau, and Neiman Marcus before designing and launching his own line of Waldan Watches.

Photo courtesy of HSNY

By Charles Henry Alston, 1907-1977, Artist (NARA record: 3569253) - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16097249

scholarship would benefit the applicant. A resume is required, and reference letters are recommended. To learn more about the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship and to read the full qualifications, please visit https://hs-ny.org/benjamin-banneker-scholarship. To learn more about the Oscar Waldan Scholar-ship and to read the full qualifications, please visit https://hs-ny.org/oscar-waldan-scholarship. To learn more about the Henry B. Fried Scholarship and to read the full qualifications, please visit https: //hs-ny.org/scholarship. To learn more about the Howard Robbins Award and to read the full qualifications, please visit https: //hs-ny.org/robbins-award.

Complimentary GMT Magazine Subscription with MembershipNew and existing members who choose to opt in will receive a complimentary digital subscription to GMT Magazine (Great Magazine of Timepieces) for 2021.

HSNY OFFICERSPresident: John Teifert Vice President: John Davis Director of Public Relations: Carolina Navarro · carolina@hs-ny.org

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See the back cover of this magazine to make sure the

names and contact information listed for your chapter is

up to date.

If you need to update your information, email

Editor@awci.com.

Thank you for your cooperation.

AWCI News: Affiliate Chapter News

38 February 2021

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

www.awci.com/volunteerWWW.AWCI.COM/VOLUNTEER

“We need you—talented and passionate individu als—to volunteer and participate.”

J̃ustin Harrell, CW21

President of AWCI’s Board of Directorsjharrell@awci.com

828-551-0741

St. Thomas is part of the United States Virgin Islands, which also in-cludes St. John, St. Croix, and many lesser-known minor islands. All of the residents of these is-lands are United States citizens, although they do not vote in presidential elections. This also means that traveling here doesn’t require a passport. If you like beautiful places, this should be on your buck-et list. Most major watch brands are represented here in the dozens of jewelry stores and boutiques. The variety of watch-es on display here would rival that of any market in mainland US. St. Thomas has a rich history of watch-making because several brands assembled movements and cased them here.

The Board of Directors wants to hear from you. This is your institute and we are here to serve you. Let us know how we can help you, but also let us know how you can help all of us by sharing your unique skills and talents.

AWCI News: Continued from page 5―President’s Message

A view from Drake’s Seat looking down at Magens Bay beach and Peterborg Point in St. Thomas. Photo by Douglas Young.

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Classifieds

40 February 2021

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SIEGEL JEWELERSWatchmaker Wanted!

Grand rapids, michiGan

Full time watchmaker needed. Our family jewelry store has always had a watchmaker and our current

one is moving to a warmer climate. We have steady work from our store and we do wholesale

for others in our area. We are open to hiring someone with proven skills or someone who is

trained but needs more experience. Great working environment, staff and community.

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Job ID: 55403177

BURDEEN’S JEWELRYWatchmaker Wanted!

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Burdeen’s is a family-owned company founded in 1983. Our flagship store features one of the largest

pre-owned watch programs in the US, allowing you a variety of high-end timepieces to work on. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and entrepreneurial-minded watchmaker to join the watchmaking team. Our shop is fully equipped

with ergonomic benches, top notch equipment and features windows and natural lighting.

Email: morgan@burdeens.com Additional information:

https://awci-jobs.careerwebsite.comJob ID: 55157564

FOR SALE: DESIGNER WATCH & JEWELRYsan luis oBispo county, california

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Five-year lease extension coming up, in March. Revenues have been steady at $250,000+ per year.

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Your questions are welcomed. Thank You!

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SERVICE/SALES OF TIMING AND CLEANING MACHINES

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services

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For Information415-479-8960

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tradespeople

FENDLEY & COX WHEEL AND PINION SPECIALIST1530 Etain Rd., Irving, TX 75060

RICHARD COX, CMC, FNAWCC, CMBHI 972-986-7698 / www.fendley-cox.com

MAINSPRINGSClock and music box - All sizes.

Custom made. Brass gear blanks.Timewise (formerly TANI Engineering)

Ph: 330-947-0047, E-mail: twclock08@att.net

Watch Parts Fabrication: I make all types of movement parts: Vintage to

modern. MATT HENNING CW, 413-549-1950 www.henningwatches.com

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DirectorsAndrew DeKeyser, CW21adekeyser@awci.comHenry Kessler: Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Chairhkessler@awci.comDave Kurdzionak: Affiliate Chapter Chairdkurdzionak@awci.comDavid Lindowdlindow@awci.com

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Standard Members

42 February 2021

Richemont owns several of the world’s leading luxury companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewelry, luxury watches and other luxury accessories.

We are seeking talented and qualified Watchmakers to work for our brands located throughout the United States and Canada in our Boutiques and Service Centers.

Responsibilities

Must be qualified to perform services which include Complete Maintenance and Quick Services on calibers that include

o Quartz o Mechanical o Automatic o Chronograph o Complications

Diagnosis Case Preparation Achieve and maintain Production and Quality Objectives

Qualifications

Accredited Certification Experience working with luxury brands preferred Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong diagnostic skills Good customer service and communication skills Knowledge of SAP System would be a strong advantage

We offer competitive compensation, on-boarding program, benefits and relocation assistance. To be considered, please submit your resume and profile on www.Richemont.com or by fax to 817-283-2304.

FloridaFlorida Horological Association, Inc.Chris Wiles, CW21, President239-671-3203chriswiles1@mac.com

Michael Taylor, CW21, Directormichaeltaylorcw21@gmail.com

Richard LeBeau, CMW21, TreasurerSaint Petersburg, FL727-347-3758 SSastar7@aol.com

IndianaIndianapolis Horological AssociationMonique Baez, President2064 Alysheba DriveIndianapolis, IN 46234317-374-3915 moniquebaez@rocketmail.com

MassachusettsMassachusetts Watchmakers-Clockmakers Association, Inc.Dave Kurdzionak, Presidentc/o The Watchmaker379 Main StreetStoneham, MA 02180781-438-6977davekurdzionak@gmail.com

Nick Butt, Secretarynickvincent88@gmail.com

MinnesotaMidwest Watchmakers- Clockmakers AssociationFred Fischer, PresidentHugo, MN 651-429-3340cadcom@msn.comwww.mwca.us

Minnesota Clockmakers GuildIvy Booth, President612-719-0161Iboothrn68@gmail.com

Dean Ziegenbein, Secretary4651 152nd CourtApple Valley, MN 55124-6801952-454-1247ziegedw@gmail.com

MissouriMetro St. Louis Watchmakers-Clockmakers AssociationJudit Katona, Secretarywatchmaker4225@gmail.com

New JerseyWatchmakers Association of New JerseyRichard Cuny, PresidentTom’s River, NJ732-818-9460www.wanj.us

New YorkHorological Society of New YorkJohn Teifert, PresidentNew York, NYinfo@hs-ny.orgwww.hs-ny.org

New York State Watchmakers AssociationDale LaDue, CMW21 West Henrietta, NY585-424-1493

North CarolinaNorth Carolina Watchmakers AssociationMack R. Shuping, CW21, TreasurerWinston Salem, NC336-287-8402336-768-1857 (fax)mshupingwm@earthlink.net

OhioWatchmakers-Clockmakers Association of OhioLew Fleege, PresidentOrrville, OHfleege@zoominternet.net330-683-2391

Mark A. Baker, CMW, CC21, Treasurer15852 ½ St. Rt. 62 P.O. Box 292Damascus, OH 44619330-537-3939 (W)bakerclock@voyager.net

PennsylvaniaWatchmakers Association of PennsylvaniaGeorge H. JonesState College, PA814-238-1668 (B & H)jones_grace@hotmail.com

TexasCapital Area Watch & Clockmakers GuildGlen Morehead, PresidentJay Holloway, SecretaryPflugerville, TX512-294-7371Hollowaytrading@gmail.com www.cawcg.org

VirginiaHorological Association of Virginia Joseph M. Jabbour, MD, President525-K East Market St. # 172Leesburg, VA 20176845-325-5071clockappraisal@wildblue.net http://havhome.org

WisconsinWisconsin Horological SocietyAllan J. Smiles, CMW21, President402 W. Main StAshland, WI 54806-1510ashjewel@outlook.com715-682-3155

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