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The studies focus on similar know-how as the watchmaker's, but additionally include knowledge of electronics and connection technologies.

Micro-mechanic training is also practical and includes several periods of work-experience. The skills learnt can be adapted to most different devices and mechanisms. The clock-as an exact and demanding device-serves as the foundation and tool of this learning. The micro-mechanics' programme was added to the Finnish School of Watchmaking’s syllabus in 1997 when it was noticed, due to the development of technology, that it was required for people to have more detailed skills. The watchmakers' precision work-skills, problem solving ability, and application can also be utilised for special tasks in other fields. The watchmakers will become top professionals who are capable to repairing various types of clocks, and will also be able to manufacture specific parts to within one-hundredth of a millimetre accuracy-both by hand and machine. Studies also include a number of job training periods.

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The teaching focuses on manual skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. Studying for the qualification requires perseverance and dedication from students. The length of training for both is approximately three years (180 competence points). Vocational qualification in crafts and Design Watchmaker and micro-mechanic programmesįourteen to fifteen students each are selected annually for both the watchmaker and micro-mechanic training programmes, with the final student selection being made on the basis of entrance examinations. These are important for establishing and maintaining a good relationship between the school and the companies at the exhibitions. Representatives of the Finnish School of Watchmaking participate in the annual Baselworld exhibition, or invitations to exhibitions in Geneva. The school has agreements for regular apprenticeships with, among others, the Audemars Piguet Renaud et Papi factory. The Finnish School of Watchmaking works with reputable manufacturers so that students are able to perform controlled work-placements abroad. The school also belongs to the Open Schools of Watchmaking (OSOW) network which assembles bi-annually for meetings arranged by the different member schools. The Finnish School of Watchmaking works in active cooperation with educational institutions which train European watchmakers, and there are student exchanges with Nordic and Central European schools. The teaching at the school is performed in Finnish. It is maintained by Kellosepäntaidon Edistämissäätiö (The foundation for the advancement of watchmaking skills), but its operation is financed by the Finnish state. Journe Tourbillon Souverain (photo courtesy of F.P.The Finnish School of Watchmaking (Kelloseppäkoulu) was founded in 1944 and is located in Leppävaara, Espoo. 29-registration is also available on the Eventbrite page. Single-class prices hover around $200. The nonprofit will head to Melbourne, Australia, to host classes starting Feb.

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Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople, and collectors.Ĭlick here to register for HSNY Miami classes, which include Horology 101, 102, and 103 and a special free Rolex class-Omega Speedmaster: The Evolution of Caliber 321, by Bernhard Stoeber. HSNY is dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. All proceeds from the classes will be reinvested into HSNY’s educational programming, says the organization. HSNY’s watchmakers have developed a proprietary curriculum that allows any level of enthusiast to participate-even those with zero experience. And we’re pleased to be returning to Miami.” Journe at its gorgeous new shop inside Miami’s Epic Hotel.Įach four-hour course will offer hands-on experience with the disassembly and reassembly of a complete mechanical watch movement (ETA 6497) in conjunction with lessons in HSNY’s Horology 101 through 103 courses of movement mechanics, gear training, and winding and setting, respectively. Watchmaking tools and ergonomic benches will be provided for each student.Įd Hydeman, executive director of the Horological Society of New York, tells JCK that the organization “has been offering horology courses since the 1950s, and our recent expansion of traveling education has allowed us to circle the globe!” With the traveling classes, he adds, “we bring the watchmaker’s experience to students…who yearn to learn what makes a mechanical movement tick.

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11, 2020. The Miami series will be hosted by HSNY sponsor F.P. The nonprofit organization is bringing its core classes to Miami on Jan. America’s oldest watchmaking guild-founded in 1866!-the Horological Society of New York, is snowbirding this winter.