Outing

 Hello everyone,

This is a two in one blog update. Last week had an eventful ending with a trip to the treasure trove, Cenic watches and parts, then a visit to the great Thomas Prescher. 

At Cenic almost every student left with a bag of new toys, it is a grail of a shop for watchmakers. Selling everything from specialised tools to individual parts of rare movements.

The students mesmerised by vintage and historic calibres

 After this visit we proceeded to Thomas Prescher’s workshop. The evening started with an instructive presentation from Mr. Prescher where he gave us an introduction into his entry into the world of watchmaking and told us some stories about the industry. Afterwards we were given a tour of his workshop and shown where all the components of his handmade watches are crafted. Once the tour was over, his wife and himself treated all of us to some Fondue. The evening ended with the best part, Mr. Prescher brought out a large watch box. He brought some of his iconic pieces for us to see, from new pieces to the very first triple axis tourbillon. 

Thank you once again Mr.Prescher for your invitation and hospitality.

Fondue all round

Now for this week! An eventful time as well. Two of our students have started their technician course. Art finished making his black polishing tripod from his micro mechanics course.

Black polishing tripod

Louis, one of the senior students hand turned a new staff for his Elgin pocket. 

Old and new balance staff

Craig pushed the limits detailed engraving with the pantograph, with great success!

A couple trials

That’s it’s for this week. 

Until next time!