How cool would it be to claim that the very watch you wear daily is the
same watch you have personally disassembled, reassembled, modified and
adjusted - all with your own two hands? Indeed, only a handful of watch
collectors and enthusiasts that I know have taken their love for
watches to this level.
Thanks to W2.0 you too can join the Hall of Fame - and tell/show everyone what you are made of!
I am prepared to help you reach this important milestone by offering a
unique opportunity: tools, assistance and all the necessary support to
turn your project into a GUARANTEED success.
Watchmaking 2.0 is a group project, available to a maximum of 5
students. The watch: Seiko Divers SKX007/009. Time: four x 2 hour
sessions during the month of April. At our premises.
I would be happy to provide the following:
- a brand new Seiko watch, original
'made in Japan' automatic day-date watch. The cost of the watch is $490
- top quality Swiss tools, your investment of $498
- tutoring (4 x 2 hours) , access to specialist tools, lubricants,
timing machine, cleaning machine, water pressure tester, and supervision
at bench ( $490)
- guaranteed success: at the end of the month, your Seiko will perform like a brand new watch again.
You are expected to :
- set up your own work area at home and do the majority of disassembly/assembly on your own
- be cooperative, enthusiastic and focused to complete the project
- make a total investment of $1,478. Of course, the watch ($490) and tools ($498) are yours to keep.
A few years ago, I created an online disassembly tutorial for the Seiko
7S26 watch. Since then, hundreds of watch enthusiasts all over the world
have successfully completed the project, but only 1 in 5 have completed
the reassembly. Watchmaking is tricky: without the supervision and
guidance, as well as access to expensive tools and professional
environment, an online tutorial can only take you so far.
W2.0 takes a completely different approach: it's time to get serious!
With all students working on the very same calibre, using their own
high quality tools, and guided by a third-generation watchmaker face to
face, the chances of completing the project are 100% guaranteed.
Seats are limited to 5 students. There are also a couple more
pre-requisites: good eyesight, a steady hand, and the willingness to
learn. I am looking for students who will appreciate the opportunity to
enter my private workshop space and spend time under my guidance - not
merely a customer who will buy a watch or tools for the sake of
acquisition. If you are one of those online students who have
previously attempted my 7S26 DIY course, then this is the time to get it
right.
To book/reserve your spot, please email me directly, introducing
yourself. If we have a spot for you, Karin will take care of the rest.
Finally, a word of two about why a Seiko SKX divers watch is the perfect choice for intermediate students of horology.
- it is complex enough to work on, but in the case of loss or damage, parts are abundant
- it is a great value for money watch with huge base of online
followers. Like no other Japanese watch out there, SKX has proven its
relevance, adhered to Seiko’s strong reputation without mega-dollar
Swiss-style marketing
- fully waterproof, very robust, a great looking sports watch
recognisable not just by watch enthusiasts but real, everyday watch
owners all over the world.
- possibly the only 100% in-house made watch in the world
- an excellent time keeper! While SKX models assembled all over Asia
tend to be reasonably accurate, domestic Japanese pieces are absolutely
fantastic. Here is the photo of a SKX out of the box , checked last
night: +2 to +4 seconds per day, beautiful amplitude and zero beat
error
- fully repairable: a complete brand new
movement is available for under $100 . Brand new Japanese divers rubber
strap: $19!
A photo of you , behind the workbenches,
with your watch disassembled down to the last bit, then reassembled and
ticking like new? Priceless!
