American Watchmaking Schools Update 2024- Learn to be a Watchmaker

Cameron Weiss, master watchmaker and founder of family-owned Weiss Watch Company, dives into watchmaking in this new series.
"How did you become a watchmaker?" is probably the question Cameron is asked the most. In this episode, he gives an updated overview of some of the school and training options available in the USA. If you're interested in becoming a watchmaker, this video is a great starting point to learn about options available in the US.
Directed, shot, edited by Andrew Reed at the Weiss Watch Company workshop in Nashville, TN. weisswatchcompany.com #watchmaker #watch #watchrepair #watchmaking #craftsman

[@a.j.3454]

I would love to learn the old fashioned way. Under the tutelage of a Watchmaker. I have been trying to learn as much as I can on my own but I am finding you really can only get so far. Knowing the method is one thing but understanding the method is something else and it makes all the difference. Thank you 🙏

[@atitagain83]

I am so close to the RICHEMONT program, I can taste it. Hopefully I am one of the few that makes it through to September.

[@iteachtime]

Thank you Cameron for the kind words.

[@whatsstefon]

It seems the US and Europe is really the only way to get an education and qualifications in this field. I’ve reached out to nearly every watchmaker, and watch and clock groups. I’ve been rejected as an apprentice. I’ve had my membership for official watchmaker groups and associations refunded to me because I don’t work in the industry. Here in Australia, my only option has been self learning and online courses, while sufficient to some degree, do not offer any official certifications nor does self learning give me a real chance to learn apart from coming across my own problems along the way in a movement I might have purchased with some known and unknown problems to diagnose and resolve.

[@kevinengeman4260]

You should offer training workshops too. I even work in Nashville and would love the ability to learn more. I don't have a dedicated watchmaker where I work so the ability to learn beyond my classes at awci are limited

[@MountainSalsa]

Thanks Cameron .

[@srt14pimpin06]

Great video! 👍🏻

[@romeoprince9813]

What about the veterans watchmakers?

[@roygardner2374]

What about Tick Tock Tech, which I heard about on the Rocky & Bullwinkle show? 😃

[@TheCadborosaurus]

Great consistent media. Curent Pathways used by Canadians ?

[@blancodossantos]

Just a curiosity about Rolex. The technicians will be trained to work at Rolex authorized dealers. Rolex has been closing service centers and transitioning to service in the authorized dealers. Do you have any information about Lititz?

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

Yes, watch the video for info on Lititz. In short, it is closed.

[@TheLorde]

Just curious why you made no mention at all about the AWCI and their education. You mentioned the CW21 certificate, which is exclusively available through the AWCI, but said nothing of them as an education choice.

[@thewatchmakersworkshop]

AWCI was mentioned in my previous video about how to become a watchmaker in the USA. There have been no updates or changes to AWCI options that I know of, and this is just an update video.

[@germaines1344]

Orrrr you could teach us I’m an operator and I’ve been wanting to take on watchmaking. But not for repairs, more of George Daniel’s or even hajime Asoka approach. I would love to see watch making series from start to finish

[@sdebow1982]

I second that! Although I'm sure Cameron has a lot on his plate. But id definitely pay for a course if he did one. Now getting a hold of the tools would be a different story :D