AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS & CLOCKMAKERS INSTITUTE

HARRISON, OHIO

 

Timing Process

 

The purpose of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of Timing of high beat watches that are most prevalent on today’s market. The student will learn how to perform the various diagnostics in evaluating the condition of the watch and the effects on it’s timing.

 

More specifically, the student will learn about:

·        The most common problems associated with timing

·        Discussion of related components that effect the timing process

·        Endshakes and tolerances

·        Up-to-date methods of escapement oiling

·        A powerpoint presentation to help illustrate further

·        Proper use of “Epilame” (fix-o-drop)

·        Etachron adjustment procedure

·        Timing adjustments and analysis

·        Demonstrations of escapement checks and the use of the escapement heater and meter, escapement oiling methods and amounts, ETACHRON adjusting.

·        Discussion of the timing parameters set on the CW-21 Exam

 

Approximately 4 hours

 

 

 

Barrel Servicing

  The purpose of this course is to teach fundamentals of serving automatic barrels and mainsprings.

The effects of an ill prepared barrel on timing, amplitude and power reserve will also be addressed.

 

More specifically, the student will learn about:

              The proper handling of mainsprings

              How and when to lubricate a mainspring

              How to rewind a mainspring

              How braking grease is applied

              Adjusting barrel arbor endshakes

              A powerpoint  presentation of barrel highlights as tested on the CW-21 Exam

Approximately 2 hours

 

 

 

***Folders and information will be provided

Essential materials for the student to bring along

 

 

         Ohio Watchmakers Convention

        TOOL LIST

covers both programs

T=Timing

 

B=Barrel

 

 

Description

Class
  1. Barrel Arbor Holder  size 1.50 mm

B
  1. Barrel closing tool  

B
  1. Bench riser with lamp

B & T
  1. Benzene glass jar (small) Ř 80 mm (or smaller)

B & T
  1. Casing cushion

T
  1. Cloth (lint-free) Selvyt or micro-fiber

T
  1. Dust-blower (rubber)

B & T
  1. ETACHRON regulator adjusting tool & removing tool  #015595 & # 015600

T
  1. File, Hand style  6" long  # 2 cut  or # 4 cut

T
  1. Finger-cots

B & T
  1. Knife with case opener

T
  1. Loupe

B & T
  1. Mainspring winder for ETA 2824-2       (if you have)

B
  1. Movement holder  (Slick/Bergeon/Horotec) (large) #4040

T
  1. Oilers (plastic handle, spade tipped)  small sizes   Bergeon only   (7013 preferred)

B & T
  1. Oil cups, die-cast alloy, 4 separate cups

B & T
  1. Peg wood, Ř 3 mm 0r Ř 4 mm

B & T
  1. Pith wood (circular wheels)

 
  1. Plexi-stick  (clear style only) sharpened to a point on one side and a screwdriver shape on the other side.

B & T
  1. Rodico or Rub-off

 
  1. Screwdrivers, with stand, e.g. Bergeon, Horotec, Vaucher, etc.

T
  1. Tray (with Plexiglass bell)

B & T
  1. Tweezers, brass AM ( x 1)

B & T
  1. Tweezers, antimagnetic, No. 3 

T
  1. Watch paper

B & T
  1. Ziploc bags 2" x 2" (clear) approx 10

B & T