Sully working on his black polishing |
Taking a look under the microscope at where to use the parting graver |
Aligning the parting graver with the threaded screw (it’s not aligned!) |
Sully working on his black polishing |
Taking a look under the microscope at where to use the parting graver |
Aligning the parting graver with the threaded screw (it’s not aligned!) |
Week 45
Last week the students enjoyed a long weekend, as well as Halloween! The holiday isn't quite as popular here as it is in America, but that didn't stop Craig from getting into the spirit and spooking several of the other students.
The doctor has been expecting you... |
This week, the school welcomes four new students for the 2-year Fullskill course under Michael's tutelage: Louis Lu from Taiwan, Joan from Spain, Cesar from Brazil, and Bernd from Germany. We will be following their studies with great anticipation!
In their new watchmaker's coats. From the left: Louis Lu, Joan, Cesar, and Bernd
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Workshops A&B
Students:
Art, Bernd, Cesar, Joan, Louis Lu, Mun, Nine
Craig, Dunham, Ivan, Louis, Sheikh, Varun
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Week 43
This week saw the graduation of Yi-Wei "David" Wu, Miguel Uy, and Daniel Johnsson. It has been a pleasure having you as students, and we wish the best in all your future endeavors. Congratulations on this achievement!
Henrik giving the commencement speech. |
Michael getting emotional during his speech. This was the graduation of his first class of students. |
Michael, David, and Miguel also chose to get commemorative watches for the occasion, and engraved the rotors themselves.
This week we also had another bench tester: Guilherme from Florida.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Workshop AB
Students:
Art, Daniel, David, Miguel, Mun, Nine
Craig, Dunham, Ivan, Louis, Sheikh, Varun
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Week 42
It's been a good season lately for deal hunters and those who enjoy browsing large collections of machinery. Last week the school had a visit from our friend Sabri and his large selection of hand tools for sale.
The students peruse Sabri's wares |
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Workshop AB
Students:
Art, Daniel, David, Miguel, Mun, Nine
Craig, Dunham, Ivan, Louis, Sheikh, Varun
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Week 40
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Workshop AB
Students:
Art, Daniel, David, Miguel, Mun, Nine
Craig, Dunham, Ivan, Louis, Sheikh, Varun
3 Different iterations of their design. They are trying to perfect the spacing, angle and size of the text and logo. |
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Week 39
Daniel, Miguel, and David spent the full week working hard on their final exam. Best of luck to the three of them!
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Workshop A
Art made a specialized burnisher to polish pivot gauge domes.
Polished pivot gauge under magnification |
Workshop B
Students:
Craig, Louis, Varun
Craig began work under the microsope, starting his pivot gauge course.
Louis took his first hairspring exam, and contiued work on timing.
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