Are the Rolex watches made today still made without compromise? Do they use their own in-house movement or, like cars, do they farm out parts to countries all over the world and "assemble" them in-house? Rolex makes 900,000 a year. A. Lange & Sohne makes 5,000 watches a year. I have no proof but I think the scarcity of Rolex is an artificial construct. In fact, I highly doubt that there are enough buyers for the 900,000 watches a year Rolex makes. For instance, what if customer demand is closer to 100,000 watches a year? How would we know? Perhaps more nefarious, Rolex could have modeled their business after the diamond industry. Production is artificially regulated to keep demand and prices high. What's the rub with Rolex?
@@lloydgarth1 Thanks, Lloyd. That was a great video. Really, Rolex makes and sells 900,000 watches a year? Just stunning. Though the video provides incite into Rolex’s operation, it raises more questions than answers.
I lived across the street from a certified watchmaker in the mid 70's . He was a member of the A. W. I. He trained me on pocket watches, big Ben , and baby Ben alarm clocks, also mantle and cuckoo clocks. Cuckoo clocks were fun and difficult to work on. I have always admired the horology trade. Truly a lost art. Thank you for posting this video.
I had a master watchmaker service a Hamilton 992B pocket watch and regulate a Seiko SARB 33. He told me he *really* didn’t want to touch the Seiko. He said the movement in the SARB 33 was erratic, but he did what he could to regulate it. He said in his opinion, the Hamilton 992B was one of the finest watches he’s ever worked on. And he said that the Hamilton had saved lives since it was used to regulate railways during WWII. He said working on the Hamilton gave him joy. I kept the Hamilton and sold the Seiko,
Thank you for this video! It is refreshing to listen to a mature professional watchmaker rather than a youngster who’s excited about collecting watches. I think you are onto something here. How nice it would be to teach us the ins and outs of what separates movements from one another-what makes “quality” in a given caliber.
Absolutely, THIS is the Much Needed ‘Shot In The Arm’ (no pun intended!) that watch aficionados should watch and think over. This is the level of experience - honest & hard won - that we ALL Need. Great Video!!! I watched every second & enjoyed this tremendously🇺🇸
Great video. I fell in love with automatic watches then I fell in love with Seiko and it's history now I can't stop buying Seiko so I love how he respect Japan watch making
This was brilliant. I’d really like to see this type of content exponentially expanded. Expert q&a on specific subjects such as eta’s, haute horology, water ‘resistance’, finishing, metallurgy, tools etc etc. Well delivered unbiased knowledge is engaging and difficult to find these days.
Fantastic intro and overall production. A really nice touch to have a woman’s voice asking the questions. Lastly, this gentleman is super knowledgeable, we need more of this type of content in the watch industry!
I am a new collector, first watch was a Zenith Chronomaster Sport and recently a Tag Heuer Carrera Porsche. I am fascinated by see thru case backs. This gentleman was fascinating to listen too. This video was short, so I sure hope there will be more? Thanks
I appreciate the quality of this tasteful interview - the questions were good and the answers were very informative. I also appreciate this watchmaker’s expertise and professionalism. Thank you 🙏
I come by the store all the time. Fred is an incredible member of the staff over there. Never really had a chance to meet Scott personally, but I can say that his business is incredibly charming and fun to visit.
@@kyle_vr yes. cosmeticly to will look great, and on the inside it will like it was worn everyday for however long it’s been spinning; metal shaving in the mainspring barrel, worn pivots, a sagging rotor weight, stretched arbor port and oil that’s dried and turned to abrasive. I think Spencer Kline has a good take on winder, “ running a machine constantly isn’t maintenance, it’s the opposite of maintenance.”
If you use the winder for what it was intended for and service at regular intervals (factory specs) there should be no problems. Set on the lowest revelations to maintain the winding and not over winding and you should not have a problem!
I am a watch enthusiast that started quite late because I didn't any money for this endeavor. I collect watches that I like but also within my budget which is 1K or below. So nice to finally see your channel. More power to you sir.
Wow I must say it was beautiful to watch this video. My father is a retired watchmaker. As a kid I would watch him work on watches, it fascinated me but never really was interested in learning. My dad had the opportunity to have his dream job and be a watchmaker for a Rolex. He was very proud to work for Rolex in Beverly Hills. Watching this video brought back so many great memories.
This is interesting. I grew up with my nose over the edge of my father’s watch bench. I never learned watchmaking myself, but I have a love for the craft. Because of what I grew up with, I have a fair understanding about what I’m looking at when I see a watch movement.
As a 2nd generation watchmaker, 30+ years & counting, I couldn't agree more!👍 practice practice practice! & I'm still learning. if you don't have a passion for it, don't bother trying. But if you do have that passion, jump on in! But leave ur ego at home. this is one of the most difficult, underrated and misunderstood careers(or hobbies) on earth, IMO.
I’ve recently become fascinated with the complexity of watches and the minuscule size of the parts. Watching several vids, I’ve come to appreciate the watch maker’s skills (and frankly, the cost to rehab a vintage watch). How I would love to be a part of your watch making class. Won’t work this year, but definitely on the bucket list for the future.
I have a Citizen watch, like you said, it keeps great time and it is my, "beater watch", the watch i wear mowing the lawn, digging up plants, snow blowing, etc...i love wearing it during those times. It gets worn almost as much as my Rolex or Omega watch
Great interview! I was shocked when Mr. Scott was asked about his favourite watch. I was expecting a Sub maybe or A. Lange und Sohne (which was in the intro) but here comes Royal Oak in full yellow gold wow. Some more Q&As would be very fun to watch
I wasn’t shocked at all AP makes some fascinating in house (not hype) movements…the yellow gold has been in fine watch making for decades and not just about what celebrities have hyped on Instagram
Truly an amazing video, I hope to see future videos on your own channel. Thank you! If I were in the Florida area, bet your ass I’d be in on that watch making class
Scott sold me my 1st real watch, an Oris 65, about 4 years ago. OWC is one of the best retail environments for anything & it's very much a family atmosphere.
Nice Q & A. More informative than most videos on horology on TH-cam. I’d like to hear more of Scott’s view about chinese watch industry. So far my experience has been hit or miss. I’m sticking to Swiss, Germany and Japan for the mean time.
Great video! I’ve been a “tinkerer” for my entire life. Your description of taking something apart bc it wasn’t working is exactly me! I would love to learn more and do more with watchmaking as I near retirement as a hobby. I have a very small collection of watches and love the tech aspects and the appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into such a small package. It’s very inspirational watching and listening to horologists about their craft that it gives me something to look forward to. 🙏
I love that type of videos. Basically all the information, that we watch enthusiasts are looking for, summarized in 10 minutes. Question: are Sellita movements really equal to ETA? And are the grades of eta movements relevant for the performance and longevity of the movement, or are the top grades just nicer decorated?
Hans thanks for the questions, I don’t think the average Sellita is as good as ETA they still have some problems in the winding and setting system. Saying that still a good movement
Question for Scott: I’m thinking of buying a Hi-Beat Grand Seiko. I know that Grand Seiko tells me to send it to them for service, if I want to make sure the warranty covers everything. But will a good and experienced watchmaker (for instance in an official Omega watch service company) be able to service a Grand Seiko Hi-Beat, if I don’t care about the warranty? Would you, Scott, be able to service it and be satisfied with your work? Thanks for your interview and your answer! I have high respect for seasoned professionals such as yourself.
I dont believe others will be able to work on it mainly due to difficulty acquiring the part. GS will not sell someone not affiliated with them the correct part..
Eta/valjoux is a proven workhorse actually better than most so called in-house. Most companies that jumped on the bandwagon have no experience or true know how to make a movement and rushed them to the market due to current trend. They are most of the time much more finicky, less reliable, has lower performance but cost a whole lot more. In-houses from those that have been doing it all along as a specialist is another story and are truly great.
@@ilzephyrli yep, I had that watch and the same issue. Also had in houses priced well into 5 figures that couldn't keep time, keep power reserve, nor had the shock resistance and robustness vs some basic seikos/eta. And it costs and arm/leg to service and must be sent to the manufacturer.
Fantastic video! Would love to hear more from watchmakers too! Make this a series please. I hope more and more young people take up watchmaking as a career.
There have been talks about "Right to Repair" for cars, farm equipment, electronics, etc. Is it difficult to obtain parts for servicing watches and would such a law help watchmakers?
It is impossible to obtain parts from many brands. Is that a problem? Not really. Most people want their luxury watch serviced by the manufacturer ,it's part of the ownership experience.
My shop has repaired over 50 thousand watches. We have repaired most of the brands Patek, VC, AUDEMARS, ROLEX SEIKO you name it . I’ve had all the parts accounts. The factories systematically eliminated most of the watchmakers around the world, some of them deserved it but not all.keeping the money in house. Not all people want the factory experience $$$$$$$$$$$
This was fantastic. Down to earth and without pretention. I liked the assessment of microbrands and underscoring what they bring to the whole industry. I do have a quick question. There are definitely some movements that are more pleasurable to work on, while others can be quite frustrating. What movement do you find the most enjoyable to work on? (and vice versa if you are open to sharing that).
I'm a little lucky. I wanted to get into the trade myself but actually ended up by chance apprenticing at a clock repair shop instead for a little over 3 years. The owner let me fool around with the junk watches that people would offload on us every now and again. The worst one I worked on was a 30j Buren very-thin watch that I found in a box of junk watches. I left the clock trade before COVID but have had a renewed interest in watches. Hope to attend a school one day and get my certification. Great video!
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Are the Rolex watches made today still made without compromise? Do they use their own in-house movement or, like cars, do they farm out parts to countries all over the world and "assemble" them in-house? Rolex makes 900,000 a year. A. Lange & Sohne makes 5,000 watches a year. I have no proof but I think the scarcity of Rolex is an artificial construct. In fact, I highly doubt that there are enough buyers for the 900,000 watches a year Rolex makes. For instance, what if customer demand is closer to 100,000 watches a year? How would we know? Perhaps more nefarious, Rolex could have modeled their business after the diamond industry. Production is artificially regulated to keep demand and prices high. What's the rub with Rolex?
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@@lloydgarth1 Thanks, Lloyd. That was a great video. Really, Rolex makes and sells 900,000 watches a year? Just stunning. Though the video provides incite into Rolex’s operation, it raises more questions than answers.
Honest, humble, sincere... That's what knowledge and experience sound like!
I lived across the street from a certified watchmaker in the mid 70's . He was a member of the A. W. I. He trained me on pocket watches, big Ben , and baby Ben alarm clocks, also mantle and cuckoo clocks. Cuckoo clocks were fun and difficult to work on. I have always admired the horology trade. Truly a lost art. Thank you for posting this video.
2:32 this man uses the word "hype"... he resonates with me on so many levels as a young watch lover
I had a master watchmaker service a Hamilton 992B pocket watch and regulate a Seiko SARB 33.
He told me he *really* didn’t want to touch the Seiko. He said the movement in the SARB 33 was erratic, but he did what he could to regulate it.
He said in his opinion, the Hamilton 992B was one of the finest watches he’s ever worked on. And he said that the Hamilton had saved lives since it was used to regulate railways during WWII. He said working on the Hamilton gave him joy.
I kept the Hamilton and sold the Seiko,
Thank you for this video! It is refreshing to listen to a mature professional watchmaker rather than a youngster who’s excited about collecting watches. I think you are onto something here. How nice it would be to teach us the ins and outs of what separates movements from one another-what makes “quality” in a given caliber.
Glad you enjoyed! We have a ton of episodes with Scott coming up. Next Saturday he will be taking us on a quick tour of how to check water resistance
Thanks Gilbert, it was my first video,
. I’ll do better next time. Thanks for the compliments
Absolutely, THIS is the Much Needed ‘Shot In The Arm’ (no pun intended!) that watch aficionados should watch and think over. This is the level of experience - honest & hard won - that we ALL Need. Great Video!!! I watched every second & enjoyed this tremendously🇺🇸
Humility, open, willing to share and give helpful advices…Thank you Orlando!
Thank you Willy Forbin, I’m always happy to share.
What a truthful honest man, I would trust him impeccably to service my watches.
This was such a wholesome video, he seems like a great watchmaker.
Great video. I fell in love with automatic watches then I fell in love with Seiko and it's history now I can't stop buying Seiko so I love how he respect Japan watch making
Hi Gilbert, thanks for joining me. I love Horology and collecting. And Japan makes great watches
This was brilliant. I’d really like to see this type of content exponentially expanded. Expert q&a on specific subjects such as eta’s, haute horology, water ‘resistance’, finishing, metallurgy, tools etc etc. Well delivered unbiased knowledge is engaging and difficult to find these days.
Mark thanks for tuning in. Looking forward to doing more videos
Fantastic intro and overall production. A really nice touch to have a woman’s voice asking the questions. Lastly, this gentleman is super knowledgeable, we need more of this type of content in the watch industry!
Thanks for watching brother
@@watchcollectingstrategy ❤️
I am a new collector, first watch was a Zenith Chronomaster Sport and recently a Tag Heuer Carrera Porsche. I am fascinated by see thru case backs. This gentleman was fascinating to listen too. This video was short, so I sure hope there will be more? Thanks
We are going to make more
I appreciate the quality of this tasteful interview - the questions were good and the answers were very informative. I also appreciate this watchmaker’s expertise and professionalism. Thank you 🙏
Really enjoyed this one.
Fascinating to hear from an enthusiast and an expert. Well thought out questions too.
Let's hear more from Scott.
Thank you! AB did a nice job of thinking them up. Do you have any questions
GREAT video !!! been visiting and purchasing from his old shop to his new shop for 15 plus years outstanding service
Thanks Dale, come by and do build a Watch course
I come by the store all the time. Fred is an incredible member of the staff over there. Never really had a chance to meet Scott personally, but I can say that his business is incredibly charming and fun to visit.
The entire team is fantastic!
We are lucky to have Fred working for us and come by anytime Lucas and ask for me , Scott
@@orlandowatchcompany1777 Yes, Fred is absolutely incredible! I'll look forward to stopping by and visiting again Scott! Thank you for your reply
The expertise just drips from him, real pro and pleasant to listen too.
Thanks Guy!
Scott will be monitoring the comments to answer any more questions you have 👍👍
Can a watch winder damage a watch?
@@kyle_vr yes. cosmeticly to will look great, and on the inside it will like it was worn everyday for however long it’s been spinning; metal shaving in the mainspring barrel, worn pivots, a sagging rotor weight, stretched arbor port and oil that’s dried and turned to abrasive. I think Spencer Kline has a good take on winder, “ running a machine constantly isn’t maintenance, it’s the opposite of maintenance.”
If you use the winder for what it was intended for and service at regular intervals (factory specs) there should be no problems. Set on the lowest revelations to maintain the winding and not over winding and you should not have a problem!
I am a watch enthusiast that started quite late because I didn't any money for this endeavor. I collect watches that I like but also within my budget which is 1K or below. So nice to finally see your channel. More power to you sir.
Very kind Octavius
Wow I must say it was beautiful to watch this video. My father is a retired watchmaker. As a kid I would watch him work on watches, it fascinated me but never really was interested in learning. My dad had the opportunity to have his dream job and be a watchmaker for a Rolex. He was very proud to work for Rolex in Beverly Hills. Watching this video brought back so many great memories.
Sincerely, I love the earnest perspectives of this gentleman and the thoughtful questions asked of him.
A straightforward answering person and precise. No wonder this man knows the job very well. Love from Bangladesh.
Thank you hbipul
This is interesting. I grew up with my nose over the edge of my father’s watch bench. I never learned watchmaking myself, but I have a love for the craft. Because of what I grew up with, I have a fair understanding about what I’m looking at when I see a watch movement.
This was very enjoyable to watch and listen to. Great insights - thanks.
Finally, a watchmaker to look up to. Just brilliant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Loved stopping by your store when visiting my friend in ORL.
Great perspective. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts with us.
Awesome!! Thank you. I could watch these all day
As a 2nd generation watchmaker, 30+ years & counting, I couldn't agree more!👍
practice practice practice!
& I'm still learning.
if you don't have a passion for it, don't bother trying. But if you do have that passion, jump on in! But leave ur ego at home.
this is one of the most difficult, underrated and misunderstood careers(or hobbies) on earth, IMO.
I appreciated hearing his take on Japanese watches. I love my Seiko watches and I look forward to owning a Grand Seiko one day.
A great brand to own Bach, I have one.
Grand Seikos are THE BEST!
@@orlandowatchcompany1777 which kind of Seiko? Thanks
Nice video. I feel calm after watching this. Just subscribed.
Nice to see different content like this. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Jim!
Had fun doing Jim, Scott
One of the best watch videos I’ve seen recently! Thanks!
Thank you so much Neil!
Wow thanks Neil, Scott
so genuine and so hard to find such rare content these days
You've earned a subscriber in me . Such a refreshing video in saturated watch TH-cam world
High production quality. It was really nice listening to and watching.
Great to hear from a real professional.
I’ve recently become fascinated with the complexity of watches and the minuscule size of the parts. Watching several vids, I’ve come to appreciate the watch maker’s skills (and frankly, the cost to rehab a vintage watch). How I would love to be a part of your watch making class. Won’t work this year, but definitely on the bucket list for the future.
I am a big fan of Citizen watches, I love how it keeps exact time, even after being shut away in dark in excess of 6 months.
I have a Citizen watch, like you said, it keeps great time and it is my, "beater watch", the watch i wear mowing the lawn, digging up plants, snow blowing, etc...i love wearing it during those times. It gets worn almost as much as my Rolex or Omega watch
Great video!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope to see more content like this!! 👍👍
I am an amateur watch collector, I stumbled across this video and enjoyed it thoroughly I would love to see more.
They are on the way
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your insight.
Great interview! I was shocked when Mr. Scott was asked about his favourite watch. I was expecting a Sub maybe or A. Lange und Sohne (which was in the intro) but here comes Royal Oak in full yellow gold wow. Some more Q&As would be very fun to watch
That Royal Oak was a Tourbillon too 😉
I wasn’t shocked at all AP makes some fascinating in house (not hype) movements…the yellow gold has been in fine watch making for decades and not just about what celebrities have hyped on Instagram
Outstanding video quality brother, rivals anyone on TH-cam. Love this series!
What an amazing idea for a video and what wonderful execution! Well done WCS!
Your neon watch sign out front is SWEET. Absolutely fantastic
a lot of respect for this old man
That was great, we need more of this !
Thanks Mihai
Excellent interview! No nonsense straight questions and answers
This man is the most reasonable person I have ever heard in my life.
Great seeing you grow. Great content!
Thank you Joseph!!
So interesting. I hope you continue to inform the watch community with your priceless knowledge. Thanks.
a gentleman with passion and knowledge. Great interview. glad i found it.
love your Royal Oak.
Nice video Scott and friends @ Orlando Watch! From your friends in Boston
Amazing video production and content, I absolutely loved this.
Wow, this is next level. Love the information, learned so much!
Thanks for watching! Next Saturday we will have another episode with Scott
@bawnkeeh looking forward to doing more
Outstanding interview, I was hanging on every word. Thanks!
It was fun thanks
Truly an amazing video, I hope to see future videos on your own channel. Thank you!
If I were in the Florida area, bet your ass I’d be in on that watch making class
Thank You Scott Heisler
Finally a guy who has actual hands on experience
I really enjoyed this video, and learned quite a lot. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed Charles!
Scott sold me my 1st real watch, an Oris 65, about 4 years ago. OWC is one of the best retail environments for anything & it's very much a family atmosphere.
Thank you Jonny, Scott
Nice Q & A. More informative than most videos on horology on TH-cam. I’d like to hear more of Scott’s view about chinese watch industry. So far my experience has been hit or miss. I’m sticking to Swiss, Germany and Japan for the mean time.
Thanks for watching Bruno! Scott will respond to this comment, however we are gathering questions for the next episode
You know Bruno you get what you pay for!
@@orlandowatchcompany1777 unfortunately not always no. I have a Steeldive more accurate than most of my Seikos, and it was pretty cheaper.
Many thanks for introducing such a lovely person, respect for his knowledge, dedication and integrity chapeau Sir 👍🏼🤗
Your very kind Bombat Wombat
Great video! I’ve been a “tinkerer” for my entire life. Your description of taking something apart bc it wasn’t working is exactly me! I would love to learn more and do more with watchmaking as I near retirement as a hobby. I have a very small collection of watches and love the tech aspects and the appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into such a small package. It’s very inspirational watching and listening to horologists about their craft that it gives me something to look forward to. 🙏
You should practice taking apart cheap movement and putting them back together, maybe you could go to watchmaking school one day
@@DirtFather407 I have thought about and looked into the school aspects of watchmaking. Definitely in my scope. 👍
Good stuff! I'd like to hear some interesting watchmaking anecdotes from his 40 years of working on watches.
I love that type of videos. Basically all the information, that we watch enthusiasts are looking for, summarized in 10 minutes.
Question: are Sellita movements really equal to ETA? And are the grades of eta movements relevant for the performance and longevity of the movement, or are the top grades just nicer decorated?
Hans thanks for the questions, I don’t think the average Sellita is as good as ETA they still have some problems in the winding and setting system. Saying that still a good movement
Great Guy and great company I bought my 114046 and my spb143 there last week!
Hope your enjoying them Ray
Very even keel advise. I like the fact that you did not demonize inexpensive watches (which in truth generally keep very accurate time). Well done.
I love my seiko automatic, my son loves his seiko too.
Great Q&A but what struck me was that, in spite of his wealth of knowledge, he came across as really humble.
Scott is extremely humble it's unbelievable. It's no secret why thousands of people love working with him including myself
You’re too kind ch Lee , Scott
Really like the chosen questions!
Scott, you emphasized the difficulty of working on thin movements. How difficult are the NOMOS DUW 3001 to work on?
Nice straight forward movement, but it alway depend on the skill of the watchmaker
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for posting.
Great questions & answers. Much appreciated!
Your humble attitude is disarming. I wish you as much health as possible to help watch junkies enjoy their bug
Thank you! Glad I have discovered you.
This is such an informative and well put together video.
Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed
Thanks paulgn24
I didnt notice how fast 10min past, it was like 2min, very good knowledge from wise watchmaker.
Great place to purchase a time piece! I’ve bought two watches and have received great service every time.
I absolutely loved this video and greatly appreciate you sharing your insights and expertise. Thank you.
Great video. Loved it. Something different!!!!
Thanks Logan! Glad you enjoyed
It was fun doing it.
Question for Scott:
I’m thinking of buying a Hi-Beat Grand Seiko. I know that Grand Seiko tells me to send it to them for service, if I want to make sure the warranty covers everything. But will a good and experienced watchmaker (for instance in an official Omega watch service company) be able to service a Grand Seiko Hi-Beat, if I don’t care about the warranty? Would you, Scott, be able to service it and be satisfied with your work?
Thanks for your interview and your answer! I have high respect for seasoned professionals such as yourself.
I dont believe others will be able to work on it mainly due to difficulty acquiring the part. GS will not sell someone not affiliated with them the correct part..
Yes Kalle we can service the hi-beat
Great to hear about the “in house movements” A solid ETA is just as good.
Thanks for watching Tony!
Eta/valjoux is a proven workhorse actually better than most so called in-house. Most companies that jumped on the bandwagon have no experience or true know how to make a movement and rushed them to the market due to current trend. They are most of the time much more finicky, less reliable, has lower performance but cost a whole lot more. In-houses from those that have been doing it all along as a specialist is another story and are truly great.
Great video. Thanks
@@cy4624 perfect example of this was the first run of Tudor's GMT. Had that date wheel issue that affect many if not most of that first batch.
@@ilzephyrli yep, I had that watch and the same issue. Also had in houses priced well into 5 figures that couldn't keep time, keep power reserve, nor had the shock resistance and robustness vs some basic seikos/eta. And it costs and arm/leg to service and must be sent to the manufacturer.
Fantastic content. Thank you sir
Fantastic video! Would love to hear more from watchmakers too! Make this a series please. I hope more and more young people take up watchmaking as a career.
Our second episode is coming next Saturday 👍
It was fun making it
Very solid and honest interview 👏
Great Vid Scott! Good honest information.
Send us some questions D, love to answer them , Scott
Good video, Scott. Thanks.
That was fantastic! Thank you.
Thanks for watching Jim!
@@watchcollectingstrategy You put out great content, it's a pleasure to watch.
It was fun working with AB @watchcollectingsrategy ,thanks Scott
Thank you very much for this interview. I consider this opinion as the pure truth.
Saludos!
Thank you Quiterio, Scott
Fascinating episode, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Steve!
There have been talks about "Right to Repair" for cars, farm equipment, electronics, etc. Is it difficult to obtain parts for servicing watches and would such a law help watchmakers?
It is impossible to obtain parts from many brands. Is that a problem? Not really. Most people want their luxury watch serviced by the manufacturer ,it's part of the ownership experience.
My shop has repaired over 50 thousand watches. We have repaired most of the brands Patek, VC, AUDEMARS, ROLEX SEIKO you name it . I’ve had all the parts accounts. The factories systematically eliminated most of the watchmakers around the world, some of them deserved it but not all.keeping the money in house. Not all people want the factory experience $$$$$$$$$$$
Superb technician skills👌
Thanks for your time ⌚
Thank you bingo
This was fantastic. Down to earth and without pretention. I liked the assessment of microbrands and underscoring what they bring to the whole industry. I do have a quick question. There are definitely some movements that are more pleasurable to work on, while others can be quite frustrating. What movement do you find the most enjoyable to work on? (and vice versa if you are open to sharing that).
Great. Appreciate the careful explanations. Only special people can work on watches. Takes a special kind of patience and attention to detail.
I'm a little lucky. I wanted to get into the trade myself but actually ended up by chance apprenticing at a clock repair shop instead for a little over 3 years. The owner let me fool around with the junk watches that people would offload on us every now and again. The worst one I worked on was a 30j Buren very-thin watch that I found in a box of junk watches. I left the clock trade before COVID but have had a renewed interest in watches. Hope to attend a school one day and get my certification. Great video!
Amazing interview. Excellent content... Thank you!