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AWCI NewsPresident’s MessageBy Joseph L. Cerullo, CMW, CMCpage 5

Executive Director’s MessageBy Jordan P. Ficklin, CW21page 5

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Technical DiscussionsAdjusting Side-Mounted Music Boxes in Cuckoo ClocksBy Paul Cornpage 15

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In SummaryBy Aaron Recksiek, CW21page 26

Education & CertificationAWCI Educational Calendarpage 6

Education & Standards CommitteeThe Standards and Practicespage 8

Book Review100+ No BS Watch Tips: For Watch Enthusiasts & SalespeopleBy Aaron Recksiek, CW21page 28

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JOSEPH L. CERULLO, CMW, CMC JORDAN P. FICKLIN, CW21

a message from the

presidenta message from the

executive director

Joseph L. [email protected]

et’s talk about our mission state-

ment and our vision. It has

always been our practice to pro-

vide education and certification to

our membership. That is why it has

always been crucial to have the

watch manufactures working with

us. Their cooperation is vital for the

independent watchmaker to survive.

When Bulova introduced the Accutron watch, they

knew that they would have to step up and do their part in

educating the independent repair person, just as Hamilton

had done a few years earlier with the first electric watch.

However, they knew there was no way they could do this by

themselves. So, they reached out to their local and nation-

al watchmaker associations to provide the proper train-

ing and technical information. The manufactures also

provided the tools and spare parts to the trade. Their of-

ficial jewelers received the first access to these critical tools

and parts. Then, when the quartz watch was introduced to

the world, companies such as Seiko and Citizen joined with

Bulova to continue to support their products to indepen-

dent repair people. Watchmakers who did not participate in

the local trade associations started to be left out. This was a

motivation to promote membership in the state and national

level. Soon bench courses were becoming available through

AWCI with the help of the watch companies. They provid-

ed some of our key members with the training and mate-

rial needed for us to take these bench courses across the

country. Members like Jim Broughton, Robert Bishop, and

I started teaching classes for Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova. I’m

sure everyone remembers names like Henry Frystak, Don

DeWolf, Ben Matz, and Larry Blanchard, who taught a

class at our last annual convention. During this time, all the

The Treasures of AWCIThe theme of our 2017 conven-

tion was “Unlock the treasures

of AWCI.” You might wonder

what we meant by that. Well,

some of the most valuable

things AWCI has to offer can

be found at our convention.

Specifically, our conventions provide exceptional net-

working and educational opportunities.

This month I have been digging through other

kinds of treasures at AWCI. Our library and museum

have some very interesting items. Do you know who

Theodore Gribi was?

Theodore Gribi was the first president of the

American Horological Society, which was founded in

Chicago in 1892. He is also the author of A Practical

Course in Adjusting. However, I have unearthed more

interesting information about him. He moved to the US

from Europe in 1858 and founded his own horological

business. He returned to Europe after just eight years,

but in 1876 he attended the Centennial Exhibition as

an envoy from the Swiss government and received a

medal from the US government. He then remained in

the United States for the rest of his life. He worked for

the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham

Watch Company, although he eventually settled in

Chicago where he ran his own business.

Among the many items in our collection are some

of the personal effects of Theodore Gribi, including a

portrait, personal letters, documents, and the medal he

received at the Centennial Exhibition. You can learn

more about Theodore Gribi in the May 1978 Horological

Times or by visiting our library and museum.

Jordan P. Ficklin [email protected]

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educational calendarPrices reflect member’s discount! Contact us so we can help you find the best course suited to your skill level, expertise, and interests.

Reserve your spot today. Contact Rob McLeod at 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924), ext. 303.

Learn the standard operating procedures (SOP) for disassembly, service, and re-assembly of Rolex watches, featuring the separation of functions bezel including water testing. You will gain hands-on training with the proper tools and with multiple case designs.

WATCH 375: 2 CEUs $595Separate Function Case Course for Rolex Watches Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21New York, New York

April 18-19

This intense 5-day course will help you refine your escapement adjusting skills. The course covers all of the adjustments for the Swiss lever escape-ment, hairspring, and balance. Also covered is the ETAchron system.

WATCH 240: $1,095Servicing the Lever EscapementInstructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

April 2-6

This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or the individual who wants to gain a better appreciation of the art of watchmaking. Learn basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. Before attending, students are recommended to study Theory of Horology and be familiar with the basic nomenclature of watchmaking.

WATCH 100: $595Introduction to Watchmaking Instructor: Aaron Recksiek, CW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

March 16-18

Brush up on your chronograph skills before taking the CW21 Exam with this class on the modern mechanical chronograph. It focuses on the service and adjustment of modern mechanical chronographs, such as the ETA 7750.

WATCH 220: $1,095Modern Mechanical Chronograph—ETA 7750 Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

March 5-9

WATCH 210: $1,095Quartz & Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures & Diagnostics Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

February 19-23

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WATCH 230: $1,095Balance Staffing & TimingInstructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

February 12-16

Build on what you know in this course by investigating the verification and analysis of the escapement function, poising (static and dynamic), truing, timing adjustment in a mechanical watch, cutting out a balance staff on a lathe, adjusting the balance staff, and removing the balance staff from Glucydur balances with the Horia tool.

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Get certified today. The CW21 Exam is a 3-day examination covering topics in the AWCI Standards & Practices. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Watchmaker for the 21st Century please contact Rob McLeod, AWCI’s Educa-tion Coordinator for possible availability 866-367-2924, ext. 303. An exam application and a notarized affidavit is required at time of registration.

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Become the go-to watchmaker for modern automatics in your area by learning the fundamentals of mechanical automatic watch repair that are most prevalent in today’s market. In this class you’ll investigate how to perform the various components: cleaning, assembling, adjustments, dialing, and casing.

WATCH 200: $1,095Modern Automatic Wristwatches Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

November 5-9

WATCH 210: $1,095Quartz & Quartz Chronograph Service Procedures & Diagnostics Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

September 17-21

Expand what you know to increase your profit! Quartz watches can be one of the most profitable sectors of your business. This course reviews quartz watch repair and quartz chronographs, including the various important elec-tronic tests, giving you the skills you need to be faster and more consistent at servicing quartz watches.

Brush up on your chronograph skills before taking the CW21 Exam with this class on the modern mechanical chronograph. It focuses on the service and adjustment of modern mechanical chronographs, such as the ETA 7750.

WATCH 220: $1,095Modern Mechanical Chronograph—ETA 7750 Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

August 20-24

WATCH 190: $1,09521st Century Watchmaking StandardsInstructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

August 6-10

Evaluate your skill set in this course by exploring the fundamentals of modern mechanical watch repair, including cleanliness, lubrication, endshake adjustment, and may include the verification and analysis of escapement function.

Learn the techniques involved in vintage restoration and the con-struction of “kit” watches used by high-end manufacturers.

WATCH 475: 5 CEUs $1095Restoration & Construction TechniquesInstructor: Henrik KorpelaAWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

July 30-Aug 3

This class is perfect for anyone thinking about entering the profession of watchmaking or the individual who wants to gain a better appreciation of the art of watchmaking. Learn basic skills and techniques used by the modern watchmaker. Before attending, students are recommended to study Theory of Horology and be familiar with the basic nomenclature of watchmaking.

WATCH 100: $595Introduction to Watchmaking Instructor: Aaron Recksiek, CW21York, Pennsylvania

July 16-18

This course includes the complete servicing of a caliber 3035 timepiece from de-casing through quality control; including identifying counterfeits, pre-cleaning, service, regulating system, automatic system, calendar system, polishing, casing requirements, water testing, and more advanced concepts.

WATCH 300: 5 CEUs $1095Advanced 21–Rolex 3035 Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21AWCI Headquarters, Harrison, Ohio

June 18-22

Learn the standard operating procedures (SOP) for disassembly, service, and re-assembly of Rolex watches, featuring the separation of functions bezel including water testing. You will gain hands-on training with the proper tools and with multiple case designs.

WATCH 375: 2 CEUs $595Separate Function Case Course for Rolex Watches Instructor: Tom Schomaker, CMW21Minnesota, TBD

May 7-8

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July 12-13

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edUCation & StandardS Committee:

the StandardS & PraCtiCeS

The Standards & Practices docu-ments set AWCI apart from other

horological associations. In the Acknowl-edgements it reads, “This document stands for the quality that is the hallmark of our organization.” It is a solidified set of standards expected of the bench practitioner. There are two sets of docu-ments: one for watchmakers and one for clockmakers. One of the key goals of the Education & Standards Committee is to revise the Standards & Practices. The Standards & Practices is a com-plex governing document of the institute that not only spells out the requirements of what it takes to be considered a cer-tified watchmaker or clockmaker, but it also acts as a governing document for the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the Board of Examiners. Article IV of the AWCI Bylaws states, “The Education & Standards Committee in cooperation with the exam administrators, assessors, and Board of Examiners recommend changes to certification by updating the Standards & Practices documents.” So, when a fundamental change to the CW21 Exam or CC21 Exam is needed, recom-mendations to change the Standards & Practices documents must be made by the Education & Standards Committee to the Board of Directors for final approval. It also says in the Acknowledge-ments, “As the craft and the organiza-tion evolve, so will this document.” The craft and organization have certainly evolved. AWCI has significantly fewer members than it did when the document was first written, and there are fewer professionals practicing today. Many new professionals entering the industry are entering the service centers and be-ing trained on a specific product or spe-cifics tasks. This has reduced the num-ber of independent watchmakers, who form the core of those seeking CW21 certification. The way watches are made today and the way the manufacturers

require us to service them in addition to sometimes needing to replace parts has drastically changed the day-to-day duties of the modern watchmaker. I believe, for watchmakers and clockmakers alike, our professions are at a turning point. Here is one example of the changes we are evaluating. In the current CW21 Exam, there has been significant devel-opment in the micromechanical portion of the exam. The current version of the CW21 Exam requires the candidates to disassemble a standard balance with Greiner collet and remove a staff from the balance wheel using a lathe, and they must ultimately replace the staff and poise the wheel. The Standards & Prac-tices document clearly states that “the CW21 is skilled in the operation and use of the lathe,” and “they are able to demonstrate the ability to restore/repair or replace staffs and jewels/bearings as needed.” These are two proficiency sub-points out of a total of 153 sub-points listed under the requirements of a CW21 watchmaker, but these two points have caused the certification a significant number of challenges over the last sever-al years. Since it is impractical to test on all 153 sub-points, the Board of Exam-iners has chosen these two because they feel it is important to test specifically for these proficiencies. Currently, we require candidates to change the staff on a 6497 movement with a laser-welded hairspring to collet. The manufacturer’s requirement for this watch is to change the entire balance. So, essentially, we are requiring the can-didates to perform an operation outside of the manufacturer’s recommendations. We do this because we cannot get a re-liable stream of material to test balance staffing on a watch where the manu-facturer does recommend replacing the staff. The proponents have a point: The Standards & Practices document says, “He/she [the CW21] is capable of mak-

ing basic components and able to modi-fy replacement parts in order to fit them properly into a movement or watch.” The detractors also have a point: The Standards & Practices document says, “The 21st Century Certified watchmak-er, in the performance of his/her horo-logical skills and knowledge, must meet or exceed all industry requirements for repair and parts replacement.” AWCI should never expect a watchmaker to perform an operation on a watch that is outside of what the manufacturer’s pro-cedures are for that particular caliber. There are many areas of the Stan-dards & Practices documents where dif-ferent interpretations can be made for the same standard. That is why a thorough revision must be made—not only to con-sider changes in the evolving job of the modern watchmaker, but also to clear up areas that could be misinterpreted outside of the original intent of the documents. The Education & Standards Com-mittee is seeking feedback on necessary changes from all AWCI members, espe-cially from those who are CW21 certified. An email survey will be sent out to mem-bership in the next few weeks. I encour-age you to respond to the survey, as it is critical to get your feedback. The Stan-dards & Practices belong to the members of this organization, and the CW21 and CC21 certifications belong to the mem-bers who have achieved that designation. If you have any immediate feedback, please email the Education & Standards Committee at [email protected]. Thank you!

Aaron Recksiek, CW21, Chair

Education & Standards Committee

Education & Certification: Education & Standards Committee: The Standards & Practices

Aaron Recksiek is an independent watchmaker in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a graduate of the 2008 WOSTEP class at the Lititz Watch Technicum.

“After taking the classes ‘21st Century Watchmaking

Standards’ and ‘Modern Mechanical Chronograph—ETA7750,’ I

gained a great deal of knowledge as well as respect for the art of

what we call watchmaking. Tom is an amazing instructor who is

full of knowledge. I only wish I had more time to spend at AWCI

because there truly is a limitless amount of knowledge to be

found within the walls of AWCI. ” ~Sarkis Semerdjian

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Looking at options:Business and Workshop practices survey

preparing for success part 1: dust controlBy Hannah Mancill

In an ideal horological universe, no dust would exist. Our bench lamps would be

bright enough without being too bright. Our chairs would be both ergonomic and comfortable. Our acoustic atmosphere would be pleasant and not dis-tracting. Indeed, these four would be perfectly suited to maximize productivity and enjoyment of our work. Though such a universe does not exist, solutions to the problems of dust, inadequate visibility, discom-fort, and poor concentration do. Investing in these four areas is investing in the success of your workshop. The importance is empha-sized in the opening pages of both George Daniels’s Watchmaking and Donald de Carle’s Practical Watch Repairing. Daniels writes, “A professional horologist will spend approximately one-third of his working life in his workshop . . . . In order to ease the per-formance of this routine work it is essential that his surroundings are congenial and comfortable.” (p. 1) Also, de Carle writes, “Banish damp, dirt, draughts, and distraction. Encourage comfort, warmth, qui-et. Provide good light, good ventilation, good tools. And a liberal supply of materials. Good and profit-able work should result.” (p. 3) We will eventually examine research on dust control, lamp and chair selection, and how what we listen to (or don’t listen to) impacts produc-tivity. This month, Part 1, will focus only on dust control. As usual, results of the latest survey are scattered throughout. There were 17 participants in this survey.

Dust Control

Dust can be the bane of our existence as horologists, hindering the distribution of energy throughout the timepiece, if not stopping it all together (depending on the size of the timepiece and the size and composition of the offending particles) should it venture into a movement. Although one possible solution is to funnel resources into the development of a hyper-clean workshop like the cleanrooms used for manufacturing semiconductors or processing pharmaceuticals, not everyone has the time, money, or inclination to completely alter their workspace. Besides, what level of cleanliness is adequate for a timepiece repair facility? Less invasive, more economical solutions like selecting an effective cleaning solution/wiper combination will be the focus here. The number and kind of dust-reducing techniques a workshop employs are up to the reader. My goal is only to assemble a few avenues for readers to explore. Truly controlling dust is more than just wiping down surfaces where dust has landed. It begins with prevention. According to the Family Handyman magazine, “more than half of household dust enters your home through windows, doors, vents, and on the soles of your shoes. An EPA study of homes where a doormat was added at the entrance and shoes were banned indoors showed a 60% reduction of lead dust and other contaminants in the home.” So, keep windows and doors closed when possible. Seal gaps

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around windows and doors that allow dust to flow from the outside into the workshop. Even look for possible dust entrances around receptacle boxes and water and air lines. Place coarse-fiber, heavy-duty doormats outside exterior doors. Finally, purchase dedicated, indoor-only workshop shoes for every employee, and use sticky mats inside entrances. Change the mats daily or when visibly dirty. Carpet and upholstery are both notorious for holding dust. Padding underneath carpet also holds dust, which is released into the air with each footstep. Consider replacing carpeting with hard flooring like laminate, wood, or tile, and wet mop it regularly with a microfiber cloth. If you prefer an upholstered chair, look into leather upholstery, which is easy to clean and won’t shed fibers. Avoid sweeping, as it stirs up dust rather than removing it. Similarly, the exhaust stream from vacu-um cleaners can whip up a dust storm. If vacuuming, leave the agitator brush off. For vacuums equipped with a bag, exchange inexpensive two- or three-ply paper bags for high-quality cotton-lined bags. HEPA bags are recommended for the highest level of dust filtration. For bagless vacuums, regularly clean filters and replace them every three months. Empty the canister frequently and always outside. Whether it’s bagged or bagless, maintain the vacuum and service it at manufacturer-recommended intervals. For an even more efficient vacuum system, con-sider installing a centralized vacuum system that vents exhaust to the outside. Centralized vacuum systems are designed to remove dust from a building, sending it through tubing in the walls to a bag or canister in a remote utility space. With centralized vacuum sys-tems, it is only necessary to carry a lightweight hose and brush. Bags and canisters are ready to be emptied once every three months. These systems are readily available for new building construction and straight-forward to retrofit. This kind of vacuum is more

affordable than one might think, especially if factor-ing in the infrequency of unit replacement compared to a normal portable vacuum. Fiberglass filters can be replaced with HEPA filters to increase the effectiveness of a workshop’s forced-air heating and cooling system’s filtration. Air purifiers, also equipped with HEPA filters, can be placed in each room to help remove dust from the air before it settles. Avoid purifiers that release ozone, which can have negative health effects. Keep the humidity between 40-50% to help lower static electricity, which can cause dust to stick to sur-faces and make them harder to clean. Humidity levels can be monitored with an inexpensive hydrometer from a gardening store. Watchmakers and clockmakers and other em-ployees working with timepieces can don a lab coat to minimize dust, hair, and fibers on clothing from contaminating their work area. Note: Lab coats are ineffective unless buttoned. During long interrup-tions in the work cycle (while talking to a client, during lunch, or at the end of the day) cover move-ments to protect them from dust. Eliminating paper products and opening mail and other packages away from workbenches can also minimize dust accumu-lation. Lastly, walk slowly in the workshop to pre-vent dust clouds caused by rapid movements.

Bench Cleaning Protocols

When I attended watchmaking school, students were expected to wipe their benches down with Windex Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner and a Wypall brand wiper at the beginning and end of every day. Since graduation, I’ve moved to wiping down my bench once a day with blue, glass-cleaning Windex and a Scott brand Shop Towel (disposable, blue paper towel). Neighboring watchmakers use a treated dusting cloth (treated with mineral oil) without cleaner, a prewetted alcohol wipe, or even

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a Scott brand Shop Towel dipped into an alcohol bottle. While some clean their benches once a day, others clean more often and some less frequently. This disparity raised questions about bench cleaning protocols, more specifically whether or not tests had been done to determine efficacy of cleaning methods. I asked a few watchmakers, and no one seemed to have an answer. It appears most have picked up cleaning methods (cleaning solution/wiper combination and frequency) from other horologists or personal trial and error.

According to the survey,

• 41% of participants clean their benches multiple times daily.

• 23.5% clean once daily.

• 6% clean every other day.

• 23.5% clean weekly.

• 6% clean every other week.

• 0% clean monthly

For other countertops,

• 12% of respondents clean their countertops multiple times daily.

• 29% clean once daily.

• 12% clean every other day.

• 29% clean weekly.

• 12% clean every other week.

• 6% clean monthly.

When asked which cleaning solutions participants pre-fer for cleaning bench tops, respondents answered:

• 35% use Windex. (Unfortunately, the specific kind of Windex—blue, glass-cleaning Windex vs. Windex Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner—was not listed in the answer choice.)

• 47% use alcohol.

• 18% use an alternative product. One person wrote they use Fantastik, another Glassex, and a third respondent uses a homemade solution of alcohol mixed with distilled water and ammonia.

When I asked one senior watchmaker how he selected his cleaning solution, he explained that he looked for a solution that didn’t contain Butyl Cello-solve or isopropanol, indicating both of these ingre-dients gradually ruin the finish on wooden benches over time. Butyl Cellosolve (other synonyms include 2-butoxyethanol; butoxyethanol; ethanol, 2-butoxy; ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether; monobutyl ethylene glycol ether; n-Butoxyethanol), found in many cleaning solutions, is commonly found in floor strippers. Isopropanol (other synonyms include isopropyl alcohol 1-methy-lethanol; 2-hydroxypropane; 2-propanol; 2-propyl al-cohol; dimethylcarbinol; isopropyl alcohol; isopropyl alcohol, rubbing) is also known to degrade finish. His solution is to use Windex Vinegar Multi-Sur-face Cleaner, but there are other cleaning solutions safe to use on wood. One horologist claims one of the best and safest cleaners to use is orange oil, which will not strip the finish. Orange oil can also condition dry, unfinished benches. Contact bench manufac-turers for their cleaning solution recommendations. Note: Though wood coated with polyurethane can withstand many cleaning solutions in moderation, older shellac finishes can be stripped quite easily without warning. Always test a new cleaner on a small portion of the bench in an inconspicuous area before cleaning the entire bench with it. A spot test should reveal whether the solution will have a detrimental effect on the finish. It is unclear to this author whether cleaning solu-tion manufacturers must be transparent regarding Butyl Cellosolve in their ingredient list. SC Johnson’s website contains a “What’s Inside” section with in-gredient lists for their products, including Windex, Windex Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner, and Fantas-tik. None of these ingredient lists contain Butyl Cel-losolve, though a Google search of the blue Windex will return several websites that list Butoxyethanol

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among its ingredients. If you want to know whether the cleaning solution you use contains Butoxyetha-nol, the Household Products Database provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services allows users to search ingredient names for products that contain them: https://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/. You can search the solvent name in the “Quick Search” bar at the top left of the web page. According to the data-base, blue Windex does contain Butoxyethanol. If using a cleaning solution in spray form, spray the wiper instead of the bench to ensure the solution will work where intended rather than falling onto sur-rounding surfaces and causing accidental damage. It is ill-advised to breathe in airborne mist or to use solutions near electrical appliances that are plugged in. Be sure to read any safety precautions printed on cleaning solution labels and safety data sheets (SDS), and keep the SDS handy for employees. So, what about the wiper? Unfortunately, there was no specific question regarding products used for wiping in conjunction with the cleaners. A different senior watchmaker said that the wip-ers and paper towels used to clean benches often shed fibers, generating dust while the user attempts to re-move it. His solution is to use a treated, disposable dusting cloth (without a cleaning solution) or micro-fiber cloth (with a cleaning solution). Both shed fi-bers less frequently than a regular paper towel. Cloths treated with oils or waxes can leave a residue behind. Microfiber products attract and hold dust with an electrostatic charge rather than pushing dust around like dry rags or feather dusters. Microfiber products can also be machine washed, saving the independent money over disposable wipers. Note: Bleach and fab-ric softener degrade fibers and reduce their ability to attract and hold dust. Another option is to use one of the many available “lint-free” (in quotations because no wiper is 100% free of lint), disposable products, such as those made

by Wypall or Berkshire. Whichever cleaning solution/wiper combination your workshop uses, it is recom-mended to wipe from cleanest areas to dirtiest areas. When cleaning an entire room, clean from high-est to lowest areas. Start at the ceiling, move to the counters, and end with the floor. Many clean-room maintenance procedures call for cleaning the ceiling and walls as well as counters and floors. To do so, Berkshire, a manufacturer of clean-room supplies, recommends using a “flat surface mop” with “pre-wetted mop covers.” Remember, dust also settles on the top surfaces of lights and around vent openings. Though dust can be detrimental to our work, there are certainly ways to minimize it. Ultimately, controlling dust prepares our workspaces for opti-mum repair results. In Part 2, we’ll look at how lighting, seating, and what we listen to can also optimize repair results.

References:Daniels, George. Watchmaking. Philip Wilson Publishers, 1981.

de Carle, Donald. Practical Watch Repairing. Skyhorse Publishing, 2008.

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ADJUSTING SIDE-MOUNTED MUSIC BOXES IN

CUCKOO CLOCKSBy Paul Corn

My previous article, featured in the January

HT, covered how to adjust roof-mount-

ed music boxes in cuckoo clocks. This article will

cover adjusting the music boxes that are mounted on

the side of the case. I will also discuss water wheels

and dancing platforms. A systematic approach to

the overhaul/servicing and tweaking for the cuckoo

clock in for repair will make the repair person’s life

much easier.

Because there are no technical papers showing

how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust mechani-

cal cuckoo clocks, this article is focused on filling that

need. Treat this article as a technical paper for adjust-

ments after the repairs are made.

Several different components or assemblies make

up a cuckoo clock. A basic cuckoo clock is a weight-

driven strike movement that lifts and drops two

bellows and a gong hammer. The movement shown

is a Regula #25, 30-hour movement. Bird advance is

an added feature that is made up of only four parts.

Other features are music, dancers, water wheels, and

other things that move when the clock is striking or

the music is playing. Each one of these features beyond

the basic movement can be dealt with individually. A

step-by-step approach in working with one feature

at a time to complete the repairs and adjustments is

easier, rewarding, and less time consuming. The

cuckoo clock that is shown is one that has the music

box attached to the side of the case, Figure 1.

Technical Discussion: Adjusting Side-Mounted Music Boxes in Cuckoo Clocks

Fig. 1

16 February 2018

Disassembling the Components

Suggested tools: long needle-nose pliers, short nee-

dle-nose pliers, end nippers, screwdrivers, tweezers,

and slotted bending tools. (The latter are screwdrivers

with their ends cut off and slots ground into the ends.)

A piece of eight-day mainspring reworked and a 90°

slotted tool are shown in Figure 2.

Remove the back door and set aside. If you are re-

moving the movement, bellows, and music box, place

the clock on its back and open the bird door. Using a

slotted tool or needle-nose pliers, open the bird-door

link to a 90° bend and remove the link from the door

staple, Figure 3. Remove the hands by using the short

needle-nose pliers to loosen the nut. There should

be a nut, washer, minute-hand collet, minute hand,

and hour hand. The hour hand should be removed

by twisting it at the center while pulling it off. Always

work the hands from the center. Note: The older the

clock the more brittle the hands will be.

Turn the clock over and lay it face down to re-

move the bellows. Each of the bellows is held in place

with a screw and a steady pin. Remove the screws,

place a screwdriver between the case and the bellows

whistle and gently pry the whistle off the steady pin.

Note: Some of the modern cuckoo clocks come with

the bellows glued in. To remove glued-in bellows, first

drill and then place a screw and steady pin in the sides

of the case where each of the bellows are. Then, re-

move the two screws and place a piece of eight-day

mainspring with its end rounded and ground on both

sides of the rounded part between the case and the

bellows whistle.

Tap the piece of eight-day mainspring with a small

hammer to break the glue loose. Don’t use a screw-

driver to break the glued-in bellows loose, because the

screwdriver will mar the case and the bellows whistle.

You don’t want to glue the bellows back in because

they might have to be removed again, Figure 4.


Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4


Hold the bellows’ top with a finger on the lifter wire

where it goes through the wire loop. Next, bring the

bellows out at an angle and unhook the bellows’ lift-

ing wire from the lifter that is on the movement. Do

this with a downward motion until the lifter wire

comes free from the movement lifter. This way you

don’t have to bend the lower end of the lifter wire to

remove the bellows, Figure 5.

Remove the hooks and rings from the chains, and

remove the chains from the movement. Tip: If the

weight hooks are all the way up to the bottom of the

case, use the end nippers to clip off the last link to

remove the weight hook(s).

Removing the Music Box

Most music box units are held in with three screws

that are on the side of the case. Remove the winding

chain and the waterwheel, if it has one, by loosening

the screw on the waterwheel. Don’t take the screw

all the way out; just loosen it. Remove the screws

from the side of the case that holds the music box

with its mounting board, if it has a mounting board,

and remove the music box. Make all repairs to the

music box.

Tip: Don’t place the music box in the clean-

ing machine, only the governor. If the music box is

placed in the cleaning machine, the dampers will be

removed during the cleaning process, and the music

will have an undesirable tinny-twangy sound.

Next, to make repairs on the movement, take

the movement from the case by removing the four

screws that hold the movement.

Adjusting the Music Box Locking Lever

The shutoff of the music box shown is a modern one.

The music box locking lever has an elongated hole

with a sliding fit on its shoulder screw (arrow A, Fig-

ure 6) when the pin on the music box locking lever

is pulled out of the hole in the main gear (arrow B,

Figure 6). The music box locking lever is pulled up-

ward above the hole in the main gear, due to spring

tension (arrow C, Figure 6). When the pin of the music

box locking lever is above the hole in the main gear of

the music box, there can’t be a false start because the

pin can’t drop back into the hole. When the pin of the

music box locking lever drops back in the hole at the

end of the music cycle, the hole in the gear pulls the

pin of the music box locking lever down. This is due

to the elongated hole in the music box locking lever.

At the same time, the prong on the upper part of the

music box locking lever with the plastic tubing moves

down, contacts the fly, and stops the music at the end

of the tune (arrow D, Figure 6).

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

18 February 2018

Adjustment for Proper Operation

As the music completes its cycle, the music box lock-

ing lever is pulled down when the pin falls back in

the hole of the main gear (arrow A, Figure 7). At

this time, there must be part of the elongated hole

showing at the shoulder screw (arrow B, Figure 7).

The prong holding the plastic piece of tubing has

also moved down and stopped the fly (arrow C,

Figure 7). Note: The plastic tubing is sold as gas line

for model airplane engines and can be purchased at

hobby shops.

To make this adjustment, move the plastic piece

of tubing up or down until part of the elongated hole

is showing at the shoulder screw. Do this when the

music box has completed its cycle and the plastic

piece is holding the fly. If the plastic piece of tubing

is loose on the prong, replace it and slide the tubing

all the way up on the prong. Cut off what is needed so

part of the elongated hole is showing when the plastic

tubing is holding the fly. If this adjustment is not cor-

rect, the unit could continue to rotate until the hole

in the main gear binds with the pin of the music box

locking lever. The gear binding with the pin will stop

the music when it shouldn’t. When music is called for

on the next hour, the binding of the pin in the hole

will stop the clock because the clock does not have

enough power to pull the pin out of the hole in the

main gear. Replacing the Components

After repairs are made to the movement, music box,

and bellows, if needed, replace the movement and

then the music box. Place the chains on the movement

and music box. Tip: After placing the chains on the

movement, place the movement center shaft in the

mounting hole at the back top of the case. Do this

to hold the movement while the chains are threaded

through the holes in the bottom of the case.

After the movement and the music box have been

mounted, reattach the bellows in the reverse order

that they were removed by holding the lifter wire by

the bellows’ top with a finger on the lifter wire. Then

insert the lower end of the lifter wire in the closed loop

of the movement lifter. Note: In almost all cuckoo

clocks the longest lifter wire is on the right bellows.

The longest movement lifter, usually the lower one, is

connected to the right bellows lifter wire.

Music Box Levers

There are only two adjustments to control the warn-

ing of the music box. When the clock approaches the

hour, the cam on the center shaft lifts the movement

warning lever. At the same time, the rack hook is be-

ing lifted by the movement warning lever. This moves

the music warning lever that is attached to the end

of the shaft of the rack hook in a downward posi-

tion, along with the whipping wire that is attached

to the music warning lever (arrow A, Figure 8). As

the music warning lever moves down, it contacts the

Fig. 7



L-shaped music box locking lever on the music box

(arrow B, Figure 8). The whipping wire moves into

the fly to hold the music box in warning while the

clock is striking (arrow C, Figure 8). When the clock

is striking, the whipping wire will be moving back

and forth, but fully engaged and holding the fly. This

is due to the gathering pallet lifting and dropping the

rack hook when the gathering pallet is gathering the

rack teeth.

When the striking completes its cycle, the rack

hook falls below the rack, and the whipping wire

moves upward and clears the fly. At this time the mu-

sic starts and completes its cycle.

Adjusting the Music Warning Lever for

Proper Operation

The music warning lever shown is a stamped-style

lever with the whipping wire attached to it. These

levers come in longer or shorter configurations de-

pending on the size of the case. Most side-mount-

ed music boxes play two tunes, one at the hour and

one at the half hour, but not always because some

only play music on the hour. Note: You will have

to watch the weights as they descend. In almost all

cases, if the music weight descends twice as fast as

the time-and-strike weights, the music is designed to

play on the hour only. If the music weight descends

half as fast, then the music is designed to play on the

hour and the half hour.

Hour/Half-Hour Adjustment

The cam on the center shaft of the movement has

two lobes—one higher than the other. The higher

lobe is for the hour strike and the shorter, lower

lobe is for the half-hour strike. When warning is

called for on the hour, the high lobe of the cam

lifts the warning lever. Then, the warning lever

lifts the rack hook higher than it is lifted when the

gathering pallet is at its highest point while the

clock is striking. This difference in height of the

warning and the highest point on the gathering

pallet is what makes it possible to play music on the

hour only.

To adjust for music on the hour only, turn the

minute hand so the clock goes into warning for the

hour. Adjust the music warning lever so the pin

on the music box locking lever is just out and up-

ward from the hole in the main gear of the music

box (arrow A, Figure 9). At this time, the whipping

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

20 February 2018

wire should be holding the fly (arrow B, Figure 9).

The whipping wire must only contact the fly and

not any other part of the governor. If the whipping

wire contacts any other part of the governor, the

striking can be continuous. This is true for all mu-

sic box configurations.

Note: A fine adjustment is done by holding the

music box locking lever at the pin that goes in the

hole of the main gear, and using a slotted tool that

is bent 90° to adjust the horizontal part of the mu-

sic box locking lever, Figure 10. If pliers are used,

use smooth-jaw pliers because serrated-jaw pliers

will mar the top of the horizontal lever, and cause

the music box locking lever not to slide due to it

catching on the music warning lever. The adjust-

ment might take a couple of tries to get it right.

After the hour-only adjustment is complet-

ed, and it works as adjusted, using the 90° slotted

bending tool, bend the horizontal part of the music

box locking lever upward just a little. Then, test to

see if the music will go into warning when the half

hour strikes. Repeat as needed.

There is a pulse that the rack hook receives

from the gathering pallet when the gathering pallet

is at its highest point during the half-hour strike

with only one revolution of the gathering pallet.

This pulse can be frustrating for clock repairers

making the hour-only adjustment. When the move-

ment goes into warning on the half hour, the rack

hook is only lifted just enough to release the warn-

ing pin on the warning wheel of the strike train

from the short lobe of the cam on the center shaft.

The pin on the music box locking lever is still in its

hole, and when the movement goes into strike, the

music warning lever pulses lower one pulse from

the gathering pallet. This causes the music box

locking lever to come out from the hole in the mu-

sic box main gear, which starts the music. If this

happens, use the 90° bending tool to adjust the mu-

sic box locking lever down so the music will only

go into warning on the hour.

Use the slotted tools to bend the whipping wire

as needed. When the rack is in the zero position,

adjust the whipping wire so it is outside the edge

of the fly and not touching the fly. When this ad-

justment is correct, the whipping wire will make

contact with the fly before the pin comes out of

the hole in the main gear of the music box during

warning of the movement, and hold the music box

in warning until striking stops. After striking stops,

the whipping wire will move beyond the fly and the

music will start. If this condition is not met, the

music will start and stop while the clock is striking,

or the music will start playing when the movement

goes into warning.


Fig. 10


Paul Corn is an independent clockmaker and owner of Fine

Clock Repairing in Waldorf, Maryland.

Waterwheels and Dancing Platforms

Waterwheels are straightforward. They are usually

mounted on the music box shaft when the water-

wheel is on the front of the clock, but not always.

Some are free-running on the shaft, and others are

held on the shaft with a screw. Others can be off-

set with gearing, as when the waterwheel is on the

side of the clock.

Dancing platforms come in different configu-

rations. Some are attached to the front of the case

and are geared to the music box by direct gearing,

shafts with gears, or rotated by cuckoo clock chain

and sprockets. Other platforms are attached to the

movement itself and rotated by shafts and gearing.

All of the above are run off of the music box. The

dancing platforms give almost no trouble. During

cleaning the dancers must be removed. The pins

that the dancers ride on should be removed during

cleaning and cleaned also. As for lubrication, it’s my

opinion that the figurines run dry, except for the

pins that the dancers run on and the dancing plat-

form shaft. In this case, only a very light amount of

lubrication is used. There can be trouble with danc-

ing platforms and gearing made from plastic. They

fail over time, and a replacement is seldom found.

There is another style of music box governor that

is worth mentioning. It is the Schmeckenbecher,

Figure 11. The governor is attached on the left side

of the #25 Regula movement, as you are looking

from the back of the movement. This governor

gives little to no problems. However, if the music

weight is pulled too hard, the locking tab that goes

into the slotted maintenance disk of the governor

will be pulled backward and bind, locking up the

governor. The music will not play the next time it

is called for. To remedy this, open the side door

and, using a small screwdriver, push the locking

tab forward to release it. Then music will play as it

should normally play.

I hope this has been informative and helps you

when making future repairs on cuckoo clocks.

Fig. 11

22 February 2018

FrictionAs a restoration tip, I would like to show how to re-

place a new tube (pipe) for a vintage chronograph sec-

onds-counting hand. Perhaps you need to keep the orig-

inal hand, but the tube no longer closes enough to be

tight on the axel. Or perhaps the rivet of the tube has

become weak and no longer holds the hand in position.

1. The old pipe rivet can first be weakened in the

staking set by using a three-faced punch to cut

away some of the rivet. Pay attention to the hand

so that you don’t cut into the hand itself. With a

flat-faced punch smaller than the rivet and the

hole of the hand, press it out carefully without

damaging the hand, or very lightly tap it out.

2. With pivot gauges, measure the hole in the

hand and write down the value.

3. Measure the thickness of the hand and write

down the value.

4. Make a simple drawing of the pipe with the

necessary values to turn it. The length of the

pipe should not be too short because there

would be less material around the chrono-

graph runner axle—i.e., less friction to hold it

in place. It should also not be too long because

it could then touch the center tube, stopping

the watch upon activation of the chronograph.

The hole in the pipe should be drilled much

smaller than the axle diameter. The final hole

diameter should be adjusted with reamers be-

fore installation.

5. Example drawing of the pipe after turning

the shoulder for the hand but before fitting it

to the hand:

a = The outside diameter of the pipe. It should be

slightly smaller than the hole of the cannon pin-

ion so that in no place the pipe would scrape the

inside of the cannon pinion, taking into account

sideshake and some small wobble of the chrono-

graph runner axle.

b = The rivet diameter. It should be 0.01mm bigger

than the hole in the hand to be friction fit.

c = See #4, above.

d = The length of the rivet. It must be longer than

the hand is thick to act as an effective rivet, but not

too long to fail as a rivet. Usually, at least 0.10mm

longer and maximum 0.20mm are good values.

By Henrik Korpela

Technical Discussion: Restoration Tip—Hand Pipe (Tube) Making

Restoration Tip

Hand Pipe (Tube) Making

ab

c

d

Fig. 1. Drawing of hand pipe.


Fitting the Hand

Henrik Korpela is a watchmaker living in Switzerland and the principal of Korpela and Hofs Watchmaking Competence Centre.

Fig. 2. Pressing on the hand with the Horia jeweling tool, make sure the anvil has a small hole to take the rivet. Using a brass anvil also reduces the risk of scratching the hand. Alternatively, some fine paper can be used under the hand as protection.

Fig. 5. Optionally, you can round polish the rivet for aesthetic purposes. Here it is done with a flat-faced punch with some very fine abrasive paper glued at the end. It would go on top of the rivet, and you would spin it by hand until the desired result is obtained. Make sure the paper does not touch the hand because it will create circular scratches around the rivet.

Fig. 3. Rivet in the staking set with a conical punch to spread the material. The pipe is resting on the flat part of the anvil. Many light taps and keeping the hand turning while tapping reduces the risk of having the pipe end tilt out of square or mushroom. This technique is similar to how you would normally rivet a balance staff—but with much lighter blows because the tube is usually made from brass or nickel.

Fig. 4. As with the balance staff, we end the rivet-ing with a flat-faced punch in the same manner as in Figure 3.

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Industry NEWS

26 February 2018


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WatchBoxThere is a new online portal for buying, selling, and even trad-ing pre-owned watches. The site, www.thewatchbox.com, was found-ed by Danny Govberg, CEO of

Govberg Jewelers, Tay Liam Wee, former owner of Sincere Watch, and investor-entrepreneur Justin Reis. WatchBox, originally named The Watch Enthusiasts’ Ultimate Person-al Assistant, started out as a smart-phone and tablet app, subsidized by Govberg, that allowed users to up-load their personal watch collections into the app, creating a virtual depos-itory of ownership information. It was used to store information about the owner’s collection, such as pur-chase date and price, serial numbers, warranty details, and service history. The app would also compare the user’s collection with “The Watch Pricing Guide” by Govberg to dis-play the current market value of each watch. An extension of the original app, the new sales portal creates a streamlined way for collectors to sell or trade their watches more easily. In November, WatchBox received a $100 million capital investment from CMIA Capital Partners to help propel the site towards its goal of be-coming the industry’s premier pre-owned watch sales portal.

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Creating our new Directory of Spare Parts Policies was hard work. The com-mittee spent many long hours on the phone with watch brands to get the responses you see at awci.com—and the work is not done. This directory is a dynamic list, and the committee continues to reach out to brands in an effort to complete the list. When members of the watch-col-lecting community visit the directory, they will see critical information to help them make an informed decision about purchasing a watch based on the brand’s after-sales service and spare parts policies. As a member of AWCI, when you log in to the webpage, you will see the complete survey responses and contact information.

We do not list brands in this direc-tory until they have been given ample opportunity to respond to the survey. Once we have recorded their respons-es, the results immediately appear on our web page. Brands that decline to participate in the survey will appear in the directory with a note indicating their refusal to participate. We hope this directory will be a valuable tool in your workshop. When you see a brand that isn’t on the list, we would like your help. A blank copy of the full survey is available at awci.com. Please take every opportunity to ask watch brands to participate in the survey. Record your responses and send them to AWCI so we can update our directory.

We know that sometimes you will have an experience that conflicts with what a particular brand report-ed in their survey results. Use this directory as a tool. When you are told you cannot order parts for a brand that has indicated they sell parts to watchmakers, please take the time to explain to the representative that in a recent survey they reported to the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute that they sold parts to watch-makers. Mention the name of the indi-vidual who gave the survey responses. If you still do not get the same results, ask them if they would like to submit new responses to the survey. Please report your findings to AWCI.

A link to the directory appears on the AWCI home page so that consum-ers can openly see which brands sup-port independent repairpersons. Brand representatives who feel their company has been misrepresented should contact AWCI so that we can ac-curately report their company’s policies.

When you are not sure if you can get parts:Visit AWCI’s Brand Directory

28 February 2018

100+ no Bs Watch tips: for Watch enthusiasts & salespeople

Reviewed By Aaron Recksiek, CW21

Book Review: 100+ No BS Watch Tips: For Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople

nthony L. is an alias for a watchmaker who

has a robust presence on Instagram (13,000

followers) as the No BS Watchmaker. He is trained

on Rolex, Omega, and Jaegar Le-Coultre. As the

title of the book implies, it is a collection of tips for

watchmakers, watch collectors, and watch salespeople.

In the preface, the author suggests skipping

around; each tip is meant to stand on its own. The

author says, “It was designed to be short and dense.

You should be able to flip to any page and pick up

from there. I want you to skip anything that doesn’t

interest you.” There are some repetitive parts, and

that is probably because most of the tips are derived

from his Instagram posts, where he shares what is

on his mind that day. However, it seems that the

repetitions often make important points.

After starting to read 100+ No BS Watch Tips, I

soon realized this book has many facets. It doesn’t

just cater to collectors or salespeople or watchmak-

ers; it reaches many demographics. There is some-

thing here for everyone involved in the industry.

For me, one of the most important aspects of

being an independent watchmaker is being able to

effectively communicate with my clients. In many

cases, this book simplifies some of the explanations

I have given during conversations with my custom-

ers. In the future, it will help me better articulate

what I am trying to get across. I’m not always a fan

of analogies between watch repair and car repair; I

believe they are overused in our profession. However,

in the instances that are used in this book, they seem

to work.

In most cases, the subject matter was extreme-

ly familiar. It felt like I was reading about conversa-

tions that I have had with other watchmakers over the

years—those times when you complain about certain

jobs or a certain situation with a customer. At times,

it felt a little like a support group or self-help book for

watchmakers, just knowing that you are not alone in

By Anthony L.Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform276 pagesAvailable in paperback ($30) or Kindle edition ($25): ISBN-10: 1537398792ISBN-13: 978-1537398792

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these experiences. I even laughed out loud at several

points throughout the book. For example: “Tip #64:

Don’t touch the Watchmaker’s bench.”

Overall, I believe this book is good for watch-

makers and the watchmaking profession. For collec-

tors, not only does it stress the importance of finding

and using a qualified watchmaker and being proper-

ly educated, but it helps bring the watchmaker out

of the back closet and into the forefront. “Tip #15:

Watchmakers are not second class citizens.” Collec-

tors will benefit greatly from this book, not only in

how to relate to and connect with a watchmaker, but

also how to understand their watches better. “Tip

#32: How to run your own quality control check on

an automatic watch.” For salespeople, the informa-

tion contained in this book can improve the rela-

tionships between them and the watchmakers they

work with. Many of the same tips that are useful to

collectors are also useful to salespeople.

I have no doubt that this book will also in-

crease the number of people who are interested in

watchmaking as a career. There are tips on how to

get an apprenticeship with a watchmaker as well as

information on watchmaking schools and other ed-

ucational programs. “Tip #83: How to get an ap-

prenticeship under a watchmaker.” The author gives

this advice: “Check out AWCI’s educational cours-

es. Pay for one of their introductory 5-day Watch-

making courses taught by Tom Schomaker. Tom is a

phenomenal teacher. You will quickly learn what it

takes to be a Watchmaker.”

Anthony L. is a very experienced watchmaker,

but he doesn’t rub it in your face. I don’t detect a

semblance of arrogance. He tells it like it is, which

may rub some people the wrong way, but I think that

plays a big part in his authenticity.

Disclaimer: If you are sensitive to harsh or

crude language, please read with discretion. The

book is meant to be humorous, politically incorrect,

and a fun read.

You can view Anthony L.’s online content on

Instagram @nobswatchmaker, or on his website at

https://nobswatchmaker.com.

A sample

of one of

Anthony L.’s

Instagram

posts. His book

is a compilation

of his Instagram

posts, which aim

to instruct by

sharing watch

tips and other

information

about the

watch

industry.


30 February 2018

Is the Mainspring Barrel Really Sealed?Many years ago, I learned that it was best to avoid dis-cussing religion and politics to keep conversations civil. That same advice can be extrapolated to discussing lu-brication or mainsprings with a group of watchmakers. I will preface this article about barrels by saying that the observations presented here are my own without any supportive documentation, primarily because very little documentation exists. Blue steel mainsprings, which were the industry standard until a few years after World War II, were both low in cost and reliable. Because they were low cost, the watchmakers of that era bought them in quan-tity and replaced them every time the watch was ser-viced. The additional charge for a new mainspring with every service helped those watchmakers increase their meager earnings. I call them reliable because a watch-maker could rely upon them to either break, set (lose their resilience), or rust—thus necessitating a small but continuous source of revenue. To lubricate those mainsprings, the watch manufac-turers often recommended wiping the mainspring with a tissue dampened with watch oil. Immediately after the war, the three existing American watch companies of that era feverishly worked to develop new mainspring alloys that would not easily break or set. Each of them, almost simultaneously, brought out their own version of what was called the unbreakable mainspring. Elgin had its Durapower, Hamilton the Dynavar, and Waltham made Permaforce. Additionally, Swiss, French, and German mainspring factories also developed their own alloys for mainsprings. These new alloys were silver in color, highly resistant to breakage while in service, and rust resistant. In addition, they were antimagnetic. Because these main-springs had a far longer useful life than the blue steel

ones previously used, they significantly changed the re-placement market for mainsprings within a few years. Old-timers have told me that many watchmakers were not happy to see a profit center of their business wiped out by the new technology. Instead of replacing the mainspring each time the watch was serviced, the unbreakable mainspring could be cleaned by wiping with a tissue followed by wiping with an oil-dampened tissue. Many companies recommended annual cleaning and oiling of their movements. Unless the unbreakable mainspring failed, it could be reused again and again. Soon the mainspring manufacturers developed a dry lubricant coating for the mainspring, thus eliminating lu-bricating oil on the mainspring itself. Quick Fit listed six improvements on every mainspring package, Figure 1.

From the WorkshopBy Jack Kurdzionak, CW21, FAWCI

Column: From the Workshop

Fig. 1. Improved mainspring.


C&E Marshall even claimed that their mainsprings were lifetime lubricated, Figure 2. Those advertised improve-ments were not hyperbole but represented significant im-provements in the quality of the product after World War II. Although these mainsprings were called unbreakable, they did occasionally break or sometimes develop bumps along their length, necessitating replacement.

If a used mainspring is not broken, bumpy, or dis-torted, can it, or should it, be reused? There seems to be no clearly defined answer to that question although I have heard varying answers from authoritative sources. Alessandro Betti at ETA’s Customer Training Center in Grenchen said to me during a class that if a used, un-breakable mainspring was visually good, it was probably safe to reuse it. He did state that it should not be cleaned with any solvent (may react with the self-lubricating coat-ing or the metal itself) but only wiped clean with a tissue

followed with a wipe from an oil-dampened tissue in case the coating had worn away. Alessandro emphasized that ETA, as well as many other manufacturers, are so concerned with the quality of the mainspring and barrel assembly that rather than install the mainsprings in their factory, they send their empty mainspring barrels to the mainspring manufactur-er for installation, lubrication, and quality control. At the manufacturer the mainsprings are inserted into the bar-rel (automatic barrel walls are lubricated there), the barrel arbors are lubricated, barrel cover fitted, and the arbor endshake checked. Each barrel’s power output (torque) is then tested to be certain it conforms to the factory standards. The barrels meeting quality control standards are returned to the watch manufacturer for use in a new movement or as a genuine, replacement part. From the 1950s through the 1970s, some watch man-ufacturers were installing “sealed” barrels in their move-ments. Manufacturers such as Bulova, Longines, and Zodiac were among those that used sealed barrels. One rationale for using such a barrel, as told by Henry B. Fried to me, was that the manufacturers considered it better practice to just reuse the old barrel, without cleaning or lubricating it. They assumed that an unopened, used bar-rel would perform better than one that was improperly serviced and reused. If any component of a sealed barrel failed, it had to be replaced with a new barrel complete. The manufacturers did not supply any components for their “sealed” barrels. Those barrels are now obsolete. I am unaware of any company having used that terminol-ogy since the 1970s, yet the concept is still alive and well now because many watch manufacturers have stopped supplying barrel components. They only supply a barrel complete. For all practical purposes they are sealed with-out being marked as such. Were those old barrels really sealed? In most cases the answer is no. Almost all, with a few exceptions, could be opened and serviced as any other mainspring barrel

Fig. 2. Lifetime mainspring.

32 February 2018

that was not so marked. When those watches, now 40 to 60 years old, need a replacement mainspring, it may not be available because many of those old barrels had unique mainsprings that were never available from the material distributors. To get the correct mainspring, you need to obtain a barrel complete, but there are very few remaining new ones in any supply house. Although most “sealed” barrels could be serviced, some automatic models (Zodiac and Girard Perragaux come to mind) had barrels that were difficult to open and nearly impossible to close again. These covers of those barrels were secured in place by a burnished edge that was easily damaged when the barrel cover was pushed off and further damaged when trying to reinstall it. That was no problem when those old companies were in business. The watchmakers just ordered a new barrel complete. Al-though those brands still survive, they no longer support the old products made by their predecessor firms. Those barrels were truly “sealed.” When one is servicing any watch movement, the most foolproof method of mainspring service is to replace the barrel complete with a genuine part during each service intervention. That guarantees a known standard of quality in the power supply for any movement. Many manufac-turers now only supply complete barrels for their models so that a genuine replacement mainspring is not an op-tion. In other cases when the used barrel appears to be in good condition, and a genuine replacement mainspring is available, then a new mainspring is a good choice. Ei-ther way, the watchmaker is assured that the power supply will be adequate for the movement. Even though a used mainspring may look good visually, it could be defective in several ways. Perhaps it is an incorrect replacement in-stalled during a previous service. Even if it is the correct mainspring, it may no longer be able to deliver a constant power supply to the train and there is no way to deter-mine that visually. Numerous major brands specify, as a minimum, a new mainspring with every service just to eliminate any power supply problem with a repair.

Although a past generation of watchmakers thought the mainspring replacement business was going to disap-pear with the advent of the unbreakable ones coming to market, they did not foresee today’s repair environment. In those days, mainsprings cost 30¢, Figure 3, and per-haps the watchmakers resold them for a dollar, which they considered a decent markup. Today a mainspring may cost anywhere from $15 to $50 or more, and a barrel complete will be more costly. Watchmakers still buy and resell mainsprings so that market has not disappeared. As an illustration, we recently needed a mainspring for a highly collectible watch with an automatic movement that sells for thousands of dollars. Of course, there was no replacement mainspring ever sold for that model so we searched for a barrel complete (sealed one, of course). That barrel complete was available and we paid $195 for it and thanked the vendor for having it in stock. Those days of 30¢ mainsprings are long gone.

Jack Kurdzionak, watchmaker and watch material special-ist, 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.

Column: From the Workshop

Fig. 3. Mainspring prices from 1935.

34 February 2018

2017 was a good year for the Horological

Society of New York. We began the

year with a new president with the election of Nicholas

Manousos, who served as vice president, as Edwin Hydeman

stepped down after serving as president for eight years. In

April, we celebrated our 151st anniversary with a gala and

auction. As of this writing, we have had eight horological

lectures. We held 65 horological classes with 350 attendees.

Our traveling education classes were held in 12 cities with

240 attendees. The enthusiasm for these offerings is nothing

short of amazing. We were also very pleased to announce

our Henry B. Fried Scholarship Award of $5,000 that was

awarded to Justin Schellenberg, a student at Lititz Watch

Technicum.* We ended the year with a very special class

and lecture by Roger W. Smith, the protégé of George

Daniels. Visit our website, www.hs-ny.org.

AWCI News: Affiliate Chapter Highlights

affiliate ChaPter highlightSHorological Society of New York (HSNY)

By Edwin M. Hydeman, Executive Director of Horological Society of New York

*Editor’s Note: See page 37 for information about HSNY’s expanded scholarship for 2018.

OUR NEW SLATE OF OFFICERS, ELECTED ON DECEMBER 13, 2017, IS AS FOLLOWS:

Nicholas Manousos, President

Luke Cox-Bien, Vice President

Edwin M. Hydeman, Ex Officio

Charles Salomon, Treasurer

Michael Osnato, Archivist

Christa Chance, Recording

Secretary

Benjamin Clymer, Trustee

Michael Friedman, Trustee

William Massena, Trustee

Daniel Mooncai, Trustee

Karen Ripley, Trustee

Kiran Shekar, Trustee

Brett Walsdorf, Trustee

OFFICERS

Edwin M. Hydeman, Executive

Director

Kathleen McGivney, Director of

Operations

Brett Walsdorf, Director of

Special Events

Steve Eagle, Director of

Education

Vincent Robert, Director of

Traveling Education

Luke Cox-Bien, Director of

Horological Studies

Ryan Jewell, Director of

Fundraising

Christa Chance, Librarian

Atom Moore, Photographer

Dan Gottesman, Videographer

John Rokosny, Sound Technician

Trevor Darling, Instructor

Bethany DeBlander, Instructor

Vadim Finkel, Instructor

Briana Le, Instructor

Nathan Mosquera, Instructor

STAFF


Justin Shellenberger, winner of the 2017 HSNY Henry B. Fried Scholarship (left), with Steve Eagle, HSNY Director of Education (right).

Dr. Rebecca Struthers, FBHI, DGA, MA, FRSA, PhD, AFHEA, Watchmaker & Co-Founding Director, Struthers London, Research Associate and Visiting Lecturer, Horology, Birmingham City University.

Stephen Forsey, Co-Founder of Greubel Forsey, lectured at HSNY.

William Massena, Managing Director of TimeZone.

At left, Jordan Ficklin, Executive Director of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, shares a laugh with Justin Shellenberger, recipient of the HSNY Henry B. Fried Scholarship (center), and Nathan Bobinchak, student at Lititz Watch Technicum, at right.

Sophie Rindler, Head of RedBar Miami, attended one of our traveling education classes hosted by FP Journe in Miami, Florida.

Ben Clymer, Founder & CEO, Hodinkee.com (left) with John Reardon, Senior Vice President and International Head of Christie’s Watch Department (right).

After many years in a variety of occupations, Edwin M. Hydeman graduated from the Joseph Bulova School in New York

City in 1995 and worked for Tiffany & Co., Richemont, and Rolex, USA. He joined the Horological Society of New York while

attending watchmaking school and has served as vice president and president, and is now serving as executive director.

36 February 2018

Vincent Robert, Director of HSNY Traveling Education Department, instructed a class in San Francisco, California.

John Reardon, Senior Vice President and International Head of Christie’s Watch Department (left) and Nicholas Manousos, President of the Horological Society of New York (right).

The 2017 HSNY 151st Annual Gala: (left to right) Walter Pangretisch, Recording Secretary, HSNY; Charles Salomon (hidden), Treasurer, HSNY; Karen Ripley, Trustee, HSNY; Edwin Hydeman, former President and now Executive Director, HSNY; and Laura Petite, Interior Design Specialist at Rolex.

AWCI News: Affiliate Chapter Highlights


watChmaking StUdentS’ oPPortUnitieS exPand aS hSnY QUadrUPleS itS

henrY B. fried SCholarShiP

While many watchmaking schools are tui-

tion-free, students still need to defray their

living expenses while attending. Many watchmaking

schools are not accredited, meaning student loans

are not possible. Watchmakers are in demand, and

more watchmakers are retiring than are graduating

from schools. The Horological Society of New York

(HSNY) wants to increase the number of students

studying at full-time watchmaking schools in the

US by offering the Henry B. Fried Scholarship. Es-

tablished in early 2017, the Henry B. Fried Scholar-

ship was awarded for the first time last year to Justin

Shellenberger, a student at the Lititz Watch Techni-

cum. (See page 34.)

There will be a dramatic expansion of the Henry

B. Fried Scholarship in 2018. A generous and anon-

ymous donation of $100,000 was made to the fund

shortly after Roger W. Smith’s lecture at HSNY in

December 2017. Consequently, the Henry B. Fried

Scholarship will quadruple from one award of

$5,000 to two awards of $10,000 each. The applica-

tion period is open now through March 1, 2018, and

the scholarships will be awarded at HSNY’s annual

Gala & Charity Auction on April 18, 2018. Students

who are either studying at or have been accepted to

a full-time watchmaking school in the US are eligi-

ble. To apply, students should email a letter to HSNY

at [email protected] that includes a brief biography and

explanation of their motivation to study watchmak-

ing. Any student who has been accepted or is current-

ly studying at a full-time watchmaking school in the

US is eligible for the Henry B. Fried Scholarship. For

more information, go to www.hs-ny.org/scholarship.

HSNY’s president, Nicholas Manousos, says,

“We are planning to use the rest of the donation

for more scholarships. We are working to contin-

ually expand the scholarship program as much as

possible.” The Henry B. Fried Scholarship will be

awarded annually on March 1.

About Henry B. Fried

Henry B. Fried (1907-

1996) was vice president

of the Horological Insti-

tute of America (a pre-

cursor to the American

Watchmakers-Clock-

makers Institute), presi-

dent of the Horological

Society of New York, president of the New York

State Watchmakers Association, and a prolific au-

By Donna Hardy

Henry B. Fried

AWCI News: Henry B. Fried Scholarship

thor. Fried authored 14 books on watchmaking that

continue to be in high demand. He was the first

American to receive the Silver Medal of the British

Horological Institute. The New York Times described

him as “the dean of American watchmakers.”

About the Horological Society of New YorkFounded in 1866, HSNY is one of the oldest

continuously operating horological associations in

the world. HSNY was started as a guild (union) for

working watchmakers in New York. Today, HSNY

is a member- and sponsor-supported 501(c)(3) non-

profit focused on education. See page 34 for more

information about HSNY.

Photos courtesy of Caryl Feldman and the Horological Society of New York.

Sources:Hodinkee.comwww.hs-ny.orgNicholas Manousos, President of the Horological Society of New York

Donna Hardy is the managing editor of the Horological Times.

Henry B. Fried instructing a watchmaking class.

AWCI News: Henry B. Fried Scholarship


Hans Weber passed on January 6, 2018, at his home in

Mahwah, New Jersey, with family by his side. Before

retiring in 1998, Weber worked in watch and clock

repair for local clock and jewelry stores, such as Sears,

Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Hans Weber was a mem-

ber of AWCI, the Horological Society of New York

(HSNY), and the Watchmakers’ Association of New

Jersey (WANJ).

Weber was born in Hannover, Germany, 85 years

ago and came to the United States in 1955. Weber was

a life member of WANJ. He was president of the as-

sociation for two terms. He also served as treasurer

and chairman of their Board of Directors for 10 years.

He was WANJ’s affiliate chapter representative to the

AWCI convention until health issues limited his trav-

el. He organized the WANJ 75th Anniversary Gala in

2014. Weber was also an active member of HSNY for

over 50 years. He was their oldest living member and

was the only member to attend the 100th Anniversary

in 1966 and the 150th Anniversary in 2016. He was

trustee for HSNY and was presented with the How-

ard Fass Award for “extraordinary dedication to the

Society’s ideals.” He received this award at the 150th

Anniversary event.

The HSNY newsletter described Hans Weber as

a kind man and a talented watchmaker. Dale Sutton,

who knew him through WANJ wrote, “He was a

great mentor to younger watchmakers.”

RememberingHans Weber

1932-2018

HSNY’s treasurer, Charles Salomon (right), presents Hans Weber (left) the Howard Fass Award at HSNY’s 150th Anniversary Gala in 2016.

40 February 2018

Minnesota Clockmakers Guild (MCG)

In January, George Fisher presented “Soldering

Techniques for Small Parts and Assemblies.” The

door prizes for the meeting were donated books

from the estate of Bruce Robins. Terry Jones won

The Swiss Watch Repairer's Manual, by H. Jendritzki.

Ron Widenhoefer won Repairing Cuckoo Clock Es-

capements, by Orville R. Hagans. Steve Robb won

The Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking Training Manual

by Bulova, and Richard Zielike won a book about

quartz watches.

For Show and Tell, Elroy Anderson shared a wheel

holder he designed that aligns the pivot with clock

bushings and holds the wheels together with a rubber

band while polishing. Ron Widenhoefer shared an

open-back watch case he made for a restored Caravel

automatic movement. Jeff Pomeroy shared a porta-

ble planetarium that can be set to the sky view for

any given date. Richard Zielike shared an article titled

“Benchmark Burnishing with Almen Strip for Sur-

face Integrity,” from ScienceDirect.com.

Future MCG Meetings/Topics:

March 1, 2018 –Home Visits: What Do You Do on

a House Call? with Richard Zielike

MCG OFFICERS President: Ivy Booth · 612-719-0161 · [email protected]: Garth Antila · 715-386-3575 · [email protected]: Dean Ziegenbein · 952-454-1247 · [email protected]

Affiliate Chapter NEWS

Susan Wood demonstrated a Rollimat pivot polisher on a jeweler’s lathe.

Ron Saboe demonstrated a shop-built carbide wheel pivot polisher on a jeweler’s lathe.

Richard Zielike demonstrated hand burnishing with various types of tools on a jeweler’s lathe.


Horological Society of New York (HSNY)The following information was obtained from The Horologist's Loupe, submitted by Christa Chance, Recording Secretary, HSNY, Copyright© 2018. Published by the Horological Society of New York, Inc.; all rights reserved.

An Introduction to The Naked

Watchmaker Platform

Peter Speake-Marin, Founder, The Naked Watchmaker, SwitzerlandAt the January meeting of the Horological Society

of New York, British watchmaker Peter Speake-

Marin presented his new platform for watchmaking

education, The Naked Watchmaker. The platform

stems from Speake-Marin’s time as an antiquarian

horologist in London working on antique pocket

watches and vintage wristwatches. In his lecture,

Speake-Marin addressed the technical points needed

to understand modern brands, the finer aspects of

independent watchmakers and the key points to

consider when looking at caliber manufacturers.

Speake-Marin also noted future goals for his website,

including his interview series and macrophotography.

Peter Speake-Marin, born in Essex, England, left

school at 17 and discovered horology. Speake-Marin’s

watchmaking career has touched on every segment

of the watchmaking industry, from the antique world

of restoration to modern complications, and from

being a consultant to developing brands.

HSNY OFFICERS President: Nicholas Manousos Vice President: Luke Cox-BienRecording Secretary and Librarian: Christa Chance Treasurer: Charles S. Salomon

Ron Widenhoefer demonstrated how to restore the cutting action of a graver with glass plate and abrasives.

Elroy Anderson shared a wheel holder he designed that aligns the pivot for polishing with clock bushings.

Peter Speake-Marin.

42 February 2018

FloridaFlorida Watch & Clock- makers Association, Inc.Fabio Rodrigues, [email protected]

Matt Hritz, CW21 Vice PresidentSarasota, [email protected]

Richard LeBeau, CMW21TreasurerSaint Petersburg, FL727-347-3758 [email protected]

Chris Wiles, CW21Education [email protected]

IndianaIndianapolis Horological AssociationMonique Baez, President2064 Alysheba DriveIndianapolis, IN 46234317-374-3915 [email protected]

MassachusettsMassachusetts Watch-makers-Clockmakers Association, Inc.Christopher CareyNewton, MA617-244-3779 [email protected]

MinnesotaMidwest Watchmakers- Clockmakers AssociationFred Fischer, PresidentHugo, MN [email protected]

MinnesotaMinnesota Clockmakers GuildIvy Booth, [email protected]

Dean Ziegenbein, Secretary4651 152nd CourtApple Valley, MN [email protected]

MissouriMetro St. Louis Watch-makers-Clockmakers AssociationJudit Katona, [email protected]

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

New YorkHorological Society of New YorkNicholas Manousos, PresidentNew York, [email protected]

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

North CarolinaNorth Carolina Watch-makers AssociationMack R. Shuping, CW21 TreasurerWinston Salem, NC336-287-8402336-768-1857 (fax)[email protected]

OhioWatchmakers-Clock-makers Association of OhioMichael Gainey, CC21 PresidentColumbus, [email protected] (B)

Mark A. Baker, CMW, CC21Treasurer15852 ½ St. Rt. 62 P.O. Box 292Damascus, OH 44619330-537-3939 (W)[email protected]

PennsylvaniaWatchmakers Associa-tion of PennsylvaniaGeorge H. JonesState College, PA814-238-1668 (B & H)[email protected]

TexasCapital Area Watch & Clockmakers GuildGlen Morehead, PresidentJay Holloway, SecretaryPflugerville, [email protected]

VirginiaHorological Association of Virginia John Polk, President116-C Ballast Rock Rd.Powells Point, NC [email protected]://havhome.org

WisconsinWisconsin Horological SocietyJeff Bergey, CMW, PresidentOregon, WI608-835-3698 (W)608-843-7153 (C)[email protected]

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Aaron Recksiek, CW21, President801-580-7673 (C)

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The Theory of Horology

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manufactures sold parts through their material house

channels, which made them available to all. There was

even an office in New York City called WOSIC, Watch-

makers of Switzerland Information Center, where you

could get all the latest technical information from

Switzerland.

Those were the good old days. The times have changed

and now the independent stands alone. Brick-and-mortar

jewelers are on the road to extinction. There is no longer

any advantage to opening a store with all the overhead and

trimmings to stock brand-name watches and jewelry. No

matter how you offer it, the consumer will find it faster

and cheaper with free delivery, and then bring it to you for

repair and sizing. Not to mention all the companies have

their own outlet stores or boutiques. The companies say

they want to promote after-sales services. However, their

hands are tied by their corporate headquarters in Switzer-

land. Even the schools they have opened here in the US

are designed to train their students to work for them in

their service centers when they graduate. These students

are not prepared to work as independent watchmakers.

So, here we are in a new and uncomfortable situation,

where we as an organization want and need the manu-

factures’ support and contributions so we can fulfill our

obligation to our membership. It is a tightrope walk for all

involved. However, there are those who see the light. It

is apparent that we are again an industry in the middle of

change. Manufactures are now using new manufacturing

techniques, and this means they are using new and excit-

ing materials like silicon, and carbon and graphite compo-

sition, not to mention various alloys of gold and ceramics.

With all these new products coming out, it is apparent that

we are going to need the companies on our side so we

can help service their products. After all, they can’t send

everything back to Switzerland for repair and keep their

customers happy!

At the request of a researcher, I have been scanning

some of the material. If you follow us on Facebook, Twit-

ter, or Instagram, you may have seen some of the items

from this collection.

There are so many treasures at AWCI, and I just want-

ed to tell you about this treasure hunt as a reminder that

AWCI has so much to offer. Call or visit us, and check out

some of our wonderful treasures.

President’s Message continued from page 5.

Executive Director’s Message continued from page 5.

The Watch Repairer’s Manual by Henry B. Fried

This book is frequently used as the textbook for courses in watch and clock repair. It is ideal for individual study as well. Published in 1986, the 4th edition includes the six chapters on case settings and winding systems, motor barrels and jeweled main wheels, the verge fusee watch, repairing fusee chains, how to make a verge (staff), and the duplex escapement, which were not present in earlier editions. A total of 26 chapters comprise this 456-page book, along with a glossary, appendices, and over 550 illustrations.

Written by Henry B. Fried, dean of American watchmakers, BHI Silver Medalist, and honored teacher, this book is the perfect reference for the beginner, the trade watchmaker, hobbyist, collector, or anyone interested in horology.

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Advertising Policy for the Horological TimesThe publisher reserves the right to approve all advertising copy and reject any advertisements not in keeping with the publisher’s standards. The publisher may, at the publisher’s sole dis-cretion and for any reason and without notice, decline to publish or republish any ad, in which case any fees submitted or paid for such ads shall be returned or rebated to the advertiser. The publisher reserves the right to edit all copy. The advertiser and/or agency agree to assume lia-bility for all content of advertisements printed. The advertiser will also accept responsibility for any claims or suits arising therefrom brought against the publisher. Printed articles may also be used by the publisher without permission expressly sought, or payment made, on www.awci.com, the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Facebook page, or via other media. Editorial material and letters of opinion are invited, but reflect the opinions of the authors only and do not represent the views of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), its directors, officers or employees. AWCI reserves the right to edit all submitted mate-rials and is under no obligation to accept any submitted materials for publication. The approval procedures are available from AWCI and at www.awci.com. The appearance, reference, or ad-vertisement of any product or service in this publication shall not be deemed an endorsement of such products, methods or services by AWCI, its directors, officers, or employees.

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Minimum Schedule: 3-Month Minimum Advertising studies show it takes over 3 viewings for readers to recognize specifics in your ad.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OfficersJoseph L. Cerullo, CMW, CMC: [email protected] Recksiek, CW21: Vice [email protected] Kurdzionak, CW21: Treasurer and IAB [email protected] Pronko, PhD: [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentFred T. White, [email protected]

DirectorsJustin Harrell, [email protected] Stone, [email protected] Warner, CW21: Affiliate Chapter [email protected] [email protected]

ParliamentarianPaul [email protected]

Fellows* Robert F. Bishop* James H. Broughton Fred S. Burckhardt Alice B. Carpenter David A. Christianson* George Daniels Wes Door Jerry Faier* Henry B. Fried* Josephine F. Hagans* Orville R. Hagans* Ewell D. Hartman* Harold J. Herman* J.M. Huckabee* Gerald G. Jaeger Jack Kurdzionak* Benjamin Matz* Robert A. Nelson* Hamilton E. Pease* Archie B. Perkins Robert D. Porter Antoine Simonin* William O. Smith, Jr.* Milton C. Stevens Dennis Warner* Marvin E. Whitney

*Deceased

American Watchmakers- Clockmakers Institute701 Enterprise Dr.Harrison, OH 45030Ph: 866-FOR-AWCI 513-367-9800Fax: [email protected] • www.awci.com

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

AWCI Courses 513-367-9800 6

British Horological Institutebhi.co.uk 14

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Clocks Magazineclocksmagazine.com 21

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Jules Borel & Co.1-800-776-6858 ...inside front cover

NAWCCnawcc.org 14

Renata800-527-0719 ...back cover

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WE THANK THE IABAWCI would like to thank our Industry Advisory Board members for their ongoing support of the institute and the industry.

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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.

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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.

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