Level 1

[rossjackson01]

I have been offered a discount to partake in level 1.

I am new to watch repair. 1 week of learning. No previous experience.

Can any member who had enrolled in level 1 please give me some information?

As a beginner, how long did it take for you to learn and pass the test to move to level 2? 

I really would appreciate your reply. I have 3 days to make up my mind. The course looks good.

Regards

Ross

[jdm]

5 hours ago, rossjackson01 said:

As a beginner, how long did it take for you to learn and pass the test to move to level 2? 

Sorry but I think you're approaching the "verification" part of the Watchfix training the wrong way. That is simply a closed answers test which give an idea of how much is understood of the lessons content, which in turn lets you understand how a mechanical watch works - in most cases that helps a lot in repairing or servicing it.

Beside that is not difficult stuff, you can take and retake tests as many times you want, and even start a further level without having completed the previous one.

Now, all that is just the computer-aided part of learning, the real key to enabling yourself is you working at your bench or desk with the tools, taking apart the mov.t examining and correlating what you have at hand what is taught, developing dexterity as in not dropping parts, having screw following your orders, etc.

If you intend to follow the course just to learn in theory, that's your choice but I'd say save yourself the cost and effort. Watch repair is a most practical activity, here we don't blame anyone if he doesn't know all the "right" part names, oils, or other technical stuff at the onset. 

 

 

[rossjackson01]

jdm.

 

Thank you for the prompt reply and comment. Much appreciated.

Not sure what you are suggesting. Probably my fault in that maybe I have not explained myself. The course is in three levels. The first is a theory of the use of tools and nomenclature. As a rank beginner I can't even name the parts yet. The main thing I want to do is learn to how to repair my watches. I obviously need to get some some background knowledge to be able to move into the 'hands on'. I thought level 1 would be the way.

It seems to me that you are suggesting that I should ignore a Course and just practice from the internet. Get dexterity? Yes, but if I don't know what goes where and what it does. I really am a novice. 

I have opened and disassembled part of an old Timex. Too frightened to fully disassemble as I have no knowledge where anything would go to reassemble. Already lost the second hand.

As you have gathered. As a pensioner, funds are an issue. so I do appreciate the reply. The reduction in price makes the level 1 affordable. Level 2, even on reduction is still outside my price bracket. Ah well!

Still, I do like what you are suggesting.

Regards

Ross

 

Edited November 28, 2021 by rossjackson01

[jdm]

11 minutes ago, rossjackson01 said:

It seems to me that you are suggesting that I should ignore a Course and just practice from the internet.

No, I'm not.

I was trying to explain what the course is about, and what is right (in my opinion) to approach the test.

Sorry if I can't express myself better than that.

 

[rossjackson01]

jdm

Yes. Understand now. Do my own study and enrol on Level 2. Seems a good option.

Thank you

Edited November 28, 2021 by rossjackson01

[rossjackson01]

jdm

Starting the second course tomorrow.

Thank you for your help and advice.

Regards

Ross