[Jeffie007]

Hi,
At 50 I'm starting to consider what I'd like to do in the later years of my life. I'm an artist/designer with a growing passion for watches, watch making and repair. So I was wondering if anyone has some advice on how to go about learning the skills needed to do watch repair and restoration. I live in northern Illinois and have found several schools that teach watch making and repair but not sure if they are any good. So please if anyone has some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!

 

[aguila9]

I took a basic class many years ago and was at first somewhat disappointed, but have realized that it provided me with a basic foundation to start off on. The real education is when you find a jeweler who let's you work under his supervision (an apprenticeship?). I was lucky find a shop owner who let me come in and work under his eye, and he has the ability to teach (important). The biggest benefit, besides the experience, is the ability to get parts and access to tools which I would not have.

I think the hardest part is finding classes in an area close to home. You're already ahead of the game.

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[VolckerRuled]

George Daniels' classic book on watchmaking is highly recommended. I've yet to aspire to become a watchmaker so I haven't bought Daniels yet, but I feel like I should.