The No BS Watchmaking Show

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! In today's episode, we do a deep dive into Henry's company Watchmaking Project. How he got started and what his current thoughts and advice are for the those who are trying to start. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 What does a normal day in your life look like during/post COVID? 6:10 How much time do you spend on the bench on a given day? 8:00 What would you recommend someone that wants to be a technical manager? Or more than just a watchmaker? 9:30 Where did your drive come from? 11:15 What would you say your biggest accomplishment is from your ambitious actions? 17:30 How did Watchmaking Project start? 18:30 What would you recommend someone who wants to run their own independent watchmaking company? 19:00 What would be your number #1 advice for someone starting to create their own independent watch repair business 19:45 Do you have a failure story or F-up story in running your business? 21:10 What do you mean in terms of having a good network? 21:40 How do you get a good network in watchmaking? 25:20 Is Watchmaking Project a repair facility or manufacturer? 26:00 What's the definition between watchmakers or Watch technicians? 28:18 Difference between Horologist and Watchmaker 30:15 The technicalities in watchmaking lingo 31:40 How NYC is now amidst the coronavirus 38:30 Recommendations for Watch Repair and Manufacturers when it comes to Watchmaking Project 51:15 What does the watch repair take-in process look like if I wanted to get my watch repaired with you? 51:45 Would you leave the industry? 53:00 Doctor analogy to watchmaking Car analogy to watchmaking 58:15 Movement swapping and outsourcing 1:04:00 Retrofitting manual watches with quartz watches If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Welcome to the Deep Dive segment of the No BS Watchmaking Podcast. In these Deep Dives, we'll cover as much of the company as possible in a unbiased viewpoint so that you the consumer can know what you're getting. Making an informed decision is crucial and paramount in determining whether you want to buy a watch from a specific brand and doing Deep Dives like this are wonderful for consumers to get an inside viewpoint of the company from a Watchmaker's perspective. If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! In today's podcast, we're joined by the one and only Adam Craniotes, Founder of RedBar Group. We had a great time bullshitting around and discussing the watch industry as a whole. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 Alcohol, Kids, and Coronavirus 9:20 Snakes Underneath a Sink 15:10 Australian Animals 17:10 Zoom and Kids 25:00 How did Adam and Henry meet? 26:45 Name of RedBar and it's origins #redbarcrew 30:00 Why Adam hates Invicta 33:00 Quarantine Purchases 35:00 How it is being the Editor in Chief 37:50 RedBar Presently 38:50 Adam's thoughts on the future of watch industry post-COVID 47:40 E-Commerce state for Watches in the industry 48:00 Which watch brand did it right when it comes to marketing 60:00 No Assholes at RedBar and RedBar is about 63:00 Females in Watchmaking and Watches 68:30 Which watch makes you the happiest at the moment? 73:45 Adam's thoughts on Smart Watches 81:45 Do smart watches bridge the gap for those who would have never worn a watch before? 85:45 RedBar and Brands currently on Zoom If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Adam Craniotes: @craniotes RedBar Crew: @redbarcrew Revolution: @revolution.watch Bremont: @bremontwatches Rolex: @rolex Tudor: @tudorwatch Oris: @oris Rebecca Struthers: @rebecca_struthers Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 Is it bad to manually wind an automatic watch 1:30 Is it bad to wind your manual chronographs watch when it is engaged 2:40 What's the dumbest thing you've ever done in watchmaking? 9:45 Quality Control at MFGs - non-technical and technical watchmakers 12:00 Sleeping on the bench 13:52 Watchmakers view on different grades of ETA and Selitta movements 17:00 Not setting the time on a watch when picking it up after 48 hours 18:55 View points on Movement Swapping 27:00 Have you found any benefit of watchmaking translating into other facets of your life (I.e. Henry is a ninja assassin) 32:55 Managerial Style Aspect of Complicated Jargon Vs Simple Jargon - Holistic view point- lack of social skills 37:00 Glass Ceiling in Watchmaking 43:00 Views on Brands Re-using designs instead of coming up with innovation 44:00 Happiest moment in your watchmaking career 48:00 One thing you would do if watchmaking failed 50:55 Sticking through tough times in watchmaking If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 Sexism in the watch industry (Why there are few women in the industry) 9:45 What do watchmakers earn (service center, independent, production, overseas...) 23:45 If I use the chronograph on my watch, does it drain the power reserve faster 29:50 Henry wears an Apple Watch and a mechanical watch on the same wrist 31:45 Would smart watches take over the industry? 35:45 What parts from swiss watches are made primarily in China (crystal, case, dial) 39:15 Asian movements vs Swiss Movements. Swiss could have tough competition in the near future 47:00 What're your thoughts in seiko mods 48:00 Is Bergeon stuff overpriced or are they just alone in their category 50:00 Without a winding tool, any advice to winding it manually? 53:45 Where is a good source for information about watch calibers and parts 59:40 Funniest thing you've experienced in watchmaking If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 What're your thoughts on watch fairs and digital watch fairs? 6:00 Adam from Redbar does it right. Watch fares should be like this 7:00 If you were a watch brand, how would you advertise? 13:10 What're Henry's insider thoughts on Omega VS Rolex? 15:00 Are Co-Axials more accurate than regular Swiss lever movements? 21:10 What are your thoughts on the lubricant: Lubrifar? 26:00 What is Epilame and the process it entails? 29:00 Differences in OMEGA 1862 and 1863? Delrin Brakes vs Steel Brakes 32:00 What in watchmaking surprised you when you first started? 39:30 What're your thoughts on modding watches 45:15 Authenticating watches at the retail level 48:30 College Degrees VS Skills 49:00 Advice for watchmaking student graduating 58:00 Some form of Hellweek for watchmaking students If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry's instagram: https://instagram.com/henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:15 Is D5 oil still a thing? 1:50 Favorite lubricant in Watchmaking 4:14 Pre-cleaning process 11:15 Watchmakers at Railroads 13:30 Do you have to go to school to be a great watchmaker 19:45 Do you enjoy the repairing side of watchmaking or fabrication and manufacturing side of the industry 23:00 How do you keep enjoying watchmaking after all of these years 28:15 Watchmaking service delivery times 31:45 Cracked dial and clients wanting to keep them 36:00 Favorite music style 38:00 What're Henry's thoughts on watchmaking trajectory 46:00 Top pet peeve in watch clients 49:45 Thoughts on watches as an investment 53:15 I know your feelings about vintage watches but what are Henry's thoughts on Vintage watches 56:15 I know you preach the application of watchmaking. Does this apply to every watchmaker? If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

We're starting a new podcast segment where Henry Ly from Watchmaking Project and I get together, answer questions, and have a good time. Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 1:45 minute in top pet peeve in repairs ——scribbling watchmaking case backs -how swatch group used to leave repair history -standardize approach to service history like car fax -sentimental value -why rolex changed over to scribing in case back instead of using a permanent sharpie -what we think a standardize formula should be -butchering the watches and having everyone work that much harder 16:00 Is it ok for high Horology brands to leave surfaces unfinished 17:09 Cheap movements in high end watches 19:25 Buying watches for the brand or for the movement 21:00 One thing you hate the most in watchmaking 23:11 Making things more complicated than it needs to be 26:33 If you had to choose, would you have a watch logo branded on your forehead but be legendary in the watch industry for all of history or be normal and be the laughing stock in the watch industry for the rest of history 30:20 Thoughts on biggest changes in watchmaking post COVID 34:30 Thoughts on whether watchmaking as a whole got hit hard or unscathed due to COVID 42:00 Zoom calls within the industry 44:40 Take-in process since COVID-19 55:40 One watch for the rest of your life 58:00 Henrys crazy OMEGA story LINKS: Henry's instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In today's episode, I talk about what COVID-19 has done to watchmaking's online presence and what I said early on when I first started. Here are some of the things we go over: -Bricks & Mortars Potential Earning -Why watchmakers should go online sooner rather than later -Watchmakers, brands, and companies that went online before COVID-19 fared better than those who didn't -Document Versus Create LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In today's episode, we go over how to solve a problem that you can't figure out. SHOWNOTES: -Often times your perspective of the problem is the problem -Take a moment for the other areas of your brain to work -Pre-frontal cortex dominant -The magnitude of your solution is often dictated by the type of questions you're asking -And much more.... LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In today's episode, I go over how to get over the hump of repetitive action. Getting stuck on a problem sucks. Repeatedly going through the task without a real process is not ideal to really understanding a topic. Show notes: -The most common form of learning -Why it is inferior -Why repetition is less than optimal -Overview -Directions on a Map Analogy -Understanding Why and Because Of -Learning Process -Priming the Mind subconsciously -My journey and where I am going LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In today's episode, I go over how watchmaking is universally applicable to many fields. Topics covered: -How you can go about learning things introspectively and doing deeper work -What the industry has caused watchmakers to do -Why watchmaking is universally applicable -Why discovering root issues is vital -How most people are looking at solutions superficially -The location of the problem is seldom the root of the problem LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Show notes Outline: Everyone only has 24 hours in a day What you do with that is up to you. Can you spend all 24h ours studying for something? Memorizing something? - Space out your studying - hence the name space repetition -leverages something called spacing effect -describes how brains learn more effectively when we spread out the information we are learning over time -anything related to analysis and synthesis will need to be spaced out to allow neural adaptions and connections to melt and soak up -Think about building a brick wall. If you stack up the bricks too quickly without letting the mortar solidify in each layer, it's not going to be a good wall. -Something called the Forgetting Curve which the Herman Ebbinghaus first systematize in the 1880s. -Memories work like a muscle. The more you recall it. The more you demand the importance of keeping it in the brain -Like a muscle, we need to break down the memory. We have to let the memory hit a point where we ALMOST forget it. This forces us to the next topic -RETREVIAL. By waiting until we are at the cusp of the information we want to remember, we force our brain to work harder to retrreive it. Think of this as progressive overloading concept where we reintroduce a stimulus to the brain. -First repetition on day t1 -Second reptition on Day 3 -Third on Day 8 - Fourth on Day 15 You can even do it every week. Or every week an a half. Progressively overloading the memory stimulus. LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In this episode, I go over why I am anonymous and why I prefer to keep my identity away from the masses. In this industry, if they know your identity, you're limited to the amount of information you can learn. LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2892 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In this video, Henrik Korpela from K&H Watchmaking school in Switzerland and Henry Ly from Watchmaking Project share some insight into the current state of watchmaking. They also answer some of the questions that you guys submitted Check out the No BS Watchmaking Crash Courses where I teach you how to completely disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble movements: http://www.nobswatchmaking.com If you liked what you watch, you'll love my book: 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Check out the book here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/book-lp If you haven't read any of my Watch Tips articles- go here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/watch-tips/ You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook (I post daily): http://www.instagram.com/nobswatchmaker http://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker

We often get asked how to get into watchmaking if there are no schools around us. In this video, Henrik Korpela from K&H Watchmaking school in Switzerland and Henry Ly from Watchmaking Project share some insight into this common question. Check out the No BS Watchmaking Crash Courses where I teach you how to completely disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble movements: http://www.nobswatchmaking.com If you liked what you watch, you'll love my book: 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Check out the book here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/book-lp If you haven't read any of my Watch Tips articles- go here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/watch-tips/ You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook (I post daily): http://www.instagram.com/nobswatchmaker http://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker

Did you guys know that there are watch manufacturers that will actually extend a helping hand for warranties? Check out the podcast episode today about manufacturer warranties LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2892 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Are watch manufacturers perfect? Far from it. Like any story, there are bad examples on both sides of the equation. The reason why you don't hear more nightmare stories from manufacturer repairs is because the manufacturers don't let you know.... LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my Watchmaking course? Pre order The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Happy New Years to you all. I wish you all a prosperous New Year. Especially to the students of the No BS Watchmaking course. I want to start this off by saying for those of you listening to this publicly, outside of the course, that this is a golden nugget. This podcast is dedicated to the students of the course. I speak to them like I would speak to my own family if I ever taught them watchmaking. I share some tips and advice for them in learning watchmaking and a brief expectation in what to look out for in the course. Look.... at the end of the day, you're going to mess up. Expect it. It's not a mistake unless you learn from it. If you don't learn from it, only then does it become a mistake. Let the lessons callous your mind. It's going to be a tough process. It isn't easy nor did I or anyone else ever said it was going to be easy. I said that watchmaking is complicated but it doesn't have to be boring and it doesn't! But simple isn't easy. LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my Watchmaking course? Pre order The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

When shouldn't you let a independent watchmaker service your watch? If your profession, career, or life depends on it. I use the Rolex Deepsea and Seadweller as an example. Most watchmakers don't have the finance to buy the machines that can test the proper depthing of these specific diving Watches. Find out more about today's podcast by listening to it to the end! LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? Pre order The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

What does necessary and optional work mean on a watch repair estimate? Short answer: necessary work are things that present itself as a functional issue. Optional work are generally things that present itself as an aesthetic issue. LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? Pre order The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Let this be a quick definitive guide to service interval questions like: “how often should I service my watch?” and “when should I leave it?” “My watch is running fine, do I need to get it serviced?” I go over when you should, why you shouldn't for more modern watches, why you should for vintage and in-house movements! You'll love this episode guys. LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Fake watches are getting better and better! A good deal of you guys have sent me messages about how I deal with fake watches, how I break it to the customer, and how brands are able to keep and destroy them! Those are al great questions and so I felt like it deserved an episode! LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

For many of you that follow me, you know that I'm often vocal about the way today's watch industry markets its products. Well, just about an hour ago, swatch group announced that they will not be participating in Baselworld next year. This means that a good section of the fair will now be empty (unless someone fills it up). CEO Nick Hayek even said that in today's environment of fast pace and transparency, they don't see it useful. It's only a matter of time before some of the industry giants really dive deep into social media and embraces the new form of marketing and brand awareness. Baselworld is overpriced anyway. ❗️What're your thoughts on this?! LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmak

Ah the highly debated topic of learning watchmaking from school versus being self-taught. I dip my toes just a little bit into this subject today. I hope you like it! LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my new Watchmaking course? The No BS Watchmaking Crash Course: https://nobswatchmaker.com/courses/watchmaking101 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Should you or should you not drink coffee before a bench test? A lot of you watchmaking students are graduating right around now so I know how nerve wracking it can be. Listen, if coffee helps you then do it. If it makes your hands shake- DITCH IT! LINKS: Have you listened to my YouTube video on the Power of Investigation? You'll love it! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Evnq0mpj91s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

How can you identify if a watch has a stripped crown/crown tube? Easy! Listen to today's podcast as I go over how you can quickly and simply identify if a watch has a stripped crown/crown tube. I also go over the 2 common ways how something like that MIGHT occur. LINKS: Have you listened to my YouTube video on the Power of Investigation? You'll love it! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Evnq0mpj91s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Polishing is serious work. Polishing gold is a different story altogether. Not only do you have to polish lightly and slower but your machines RPM has to be set just right. Too fast of an RPM and it'll eat through the gold so fast that you won't have a chance to realize. Too slow and it doesn't do the trick. Listen to today's episode to find out the 4 things you need to pay attention to when polishing gold LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Another watchmaking school bites the dust. The opportunity to become a watchmaker just got that much harder. It's unfortunate that there are less and less schools that people can readily attend to become a watchmaker. Either us watchmakers double down and spread the art ourselves or the industry will be left with a bunch of sequential workers. "OSUIT is phasing out the Watchmaking & Microtechnology program within the School of Engineering Technologies. OSUIT will no longer be accepting applications for or enrolling new students in the Watchmaking & Microtechnology program” LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

I've been getting an alarming rate of cracked/shattered crystals in at the shop and decided to dedicate an episode to this. In this episode you'll hear several key tips on what to expect, why, and what you can do to be preventative. If impact damage and cracked crystals is leaving you curled up in the bedside at night, you will want to listen to this episode LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Want to clean your watches at home? This is a MUST listen to episode. I go over the reasons why you would probably want the local AD/watchmaker to clean your watches compared to cleaning it at home. I also go over what to do if you absolutely need to clean your watches at home. Barring that nothing is wrong with the watch i.e. watch is still water resistant, you should be fine. Again, listen to the episode! It's a must listen to if you ever thought about how to clean your bracelets at home. LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

If you ever wondered how the industry hires watchmakers, you're in for a treat. This episode is also for those of you who are watchmaking students and aspiring watchmakers. Hopefully this sheds some light on the industry's hiring aspects. LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

The first thing we look at in a water damaged watch is if the water entered in from a local area or if the watch failed at the global level. Listen to today's podcast to know the difference between micro/macro levels of water damage. How can us watchmakers identify water related issues as a user or watchmaker error? Find out in today's episode! LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Are you starting to work on your own watches? This episode is a MUST LISTEN. In today's episode, I go over several disclaimers I have to people who like to work on their own watches. I also go over the bare basic necessities you'll need to work on watches. I also get into my serious concerns for you guys. If you like watchmaking or you want to get into watchmaking, this episode is a MUST. LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Water damage can happen quickly. If there's any sort of water damage in your watch, it's important to get it to a watchmaker ASAP! And no, putting your watch in rice won't help. Listen to today's episode and find out why you should get a water damaged watch fixed sooner rather than later LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince watch? https://youtu.be/RAUMJDEx_MU Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Are you neglecting your watch? How long has it been since you last serviced it? Today, I go over why you should probably get your watch serviced every now and then. If its a Vintage watch, you should DEFINITELY get it done. If you ever wondered whether or not you should get your watch serviced every so often, you're in for a treat today! Also, Team Anchor has reached out to me and mentioned that they want to include the podcast in future ads they'll be running. Completely stoked to be in the running for that! LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince watch? https://youtu.be/RAUMJDEx_MU Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

This is an OLDIE! I has created this way back and even though i sound a bit boring and choppy, the advice still holds true! Argh- i sound terrible! Fundamentals in Watchmaking start with Oiling. In today's episode, I go over some fundamental key principles that you'll need as a watchmaker or aspiring watchmaker. I kept it short, simple, direct, and to the point.

I answer one common question from aspiring watchmakers and watchmaking students on “What is Epilame?” And what is it used for? I go over the basics and what it's used for. How to store it. What to look out for. How much active ingredient is actually inside Epilame. The curing process. Etc. you'll definitely enjoy this laid back presentation on Epilame! _________________________________________You can also check out more at: http://www.nobswatchmaker.com/ or visit the Instagram post with picture on Epilame at: https://instagram.com/p/BdupmSfDeJh/ ________________________________________Opening • Definition of Epilame • Processes of Epilame • Active ingredient • Strong Epilame and What to Look For • Closing

I go over the issues that the watch industry is dealing with in terms of marketing. Stop marketing to the new generation of digital. Focus and double down on your strengths. Stop story telling in 2018 the way you marketed in 2002. I go over some major major ideas that micro brands and major brands today can do to bring awareness and attract more people in 2018. Definitely don't miss this episode if you're a microbrand or you're thinking of starting a watch company. ____________________ If you liked what you listened to, you'll definitely LOVE the book: 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts and Salespeople: http://www.nobswatchmaker.com/book-lp You can also check out more at: http://www.nobswatchmaker.com/ or my Instagram at: http://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker ________________________________________ SHOW NOTES: Opening • Leave Smart Watches Alone • Stop Story-telling in a 2002 enviornment • Marketing in 2018 • Double down on Unfiltered

Is your watch scratched up? Here's why you should and shouldn't get your watch polished. The watch industry won't tell you this but I will! I go over approximately how many times a watch (Rolex for example) should get refinished. Why you shouldn't get it polished too much and what to expect when you do get your watch polished! Also, Team Anchor has reached out to me and mentioned that they want to include the podcast in future ads they'll be running. Completely stoked to be in the running for that! LINKS: If you haven't checked out the YouTube channel, here's the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince watch? https://youtu.be/RAUMJDEx_MU Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

I go over when you probably should and when you probably shouldn't get a vintage watch serviced. I also go into what you should expect if you were to get a vintage watch fixed! If you're a huge vintage watch guy/gal, you'll definitely love this episode. LINKS: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince watch? https://youtu.be/RAUMJDEx_MU Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

The single biggest issue and repair that I get during the summer time is water related. Here's how you prevent yourself from becoming a statistic this summer. LINKS: YouTube Breakdown of a JLC Diving GMT watch: https://youtu.be/-tU4mGcQG6s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

One simple insurance you can do before you get your watch serviced. It's literally this simple. LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Age is one of the biggest excuses I get from a lot of people who actually want to start watchmaking. The funny thing about it is that I've seen people take up watchmaking at the age of 50, 60, 70, and even 80 years old. Unless you have a serious eye condition, you can still start watchmaking. LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Today we talk about a bunch of stuff and answer questions live from the Instagram audience. I had a shit ton of fun recording this and I think you guys will enjoy the honest and straight shooting answers that Henry provided.

Watchmakers like to work. They don't like to bother with technology. That might have to deal with the fact that watchmaking at it's core is still a relatively low tech field. Today, we have high-tech machines to complete certain tasks but at the end of the day, everything can be dialed in manually without the use of technology (Hard? Yes. Doable? Certainly). This notion might have something to do with the older generation having something against technology and today's ever changing innovations. If you pay attention, most of the praises still go to the companies that do everything by hand without relying on a machine to complete the task. In watchmaking, you'll find that new machinery only compliments what we currently accomplish and create. Just take a look at the Quartz Crisis and you'll see evidence of where the Swiss rejected the ease and efficiency of technology. LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: ww

I have no problem firing my customers. I've only had to do it a couple times in my career but I certainly have no problem doing it. My policies are very upfront. 99.9% of my customers are very happy. All of them know that I'm a straight shooter and will tell them nothing but the truth. I have their best interest in mind and will do everything I can to make sure the work is done correctly. Above and beyond. But they also know that I do not dick around nor cater to ignorance. LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com SHOWNOTES: Opening • Eating shit and smiling • You're not a second class citizen • Firing customers • Closing

One of the questions I get asked a lot is “Do I Need a Watch Winder?” and I also address the myth of having to keep your watch “active”. If you've been curious about whether or not you should put your watch on a watch Winder, you'll love this episode. LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com SHOWNOTES: Opening • Do I need to wind my watch if I'm not wearing it? Do I need a watch winder? • Rebuttals

Working on a new segment today: Questions & Answers! I recently received a question on what to tell a customer when they want to have their crystals polished. I go over the two common crystals: acrylic and sapphire. I'm sure everyone will benefit from this short and quick answer! LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com SHOWNOTES: Opening • The 2 different crystals • how to tell the difference • how people usually polish acrylic crystals • Closing

What do you look for when you buy a watch? Well today I received a “brand new” watch from a salesperson that was heavily scratched and damaged. It wasn't even SOLD yet! As a customer, you have to be on the look out for these types of damages on a watch. If I bought something, I sure as hell wouldn't want to find out that the watch was worked on before. I'm sure you'll like today's episode! LINKS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/Be24jqMDxAd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker/videos/1622167951198068/ Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com SHOWNOTES: Opening • Inspect inspect inspect • Educated buyer • How these new watches get damaged • Closing

Watchmaking always occurs in processes and sequences. The most common process begins by inspecting the watch at initial take-in, obsessively analyzing and figuring out the root problem, then running through the possible causes and fixes to address the root issue, and then finally performing the complete service. You'll love this fire episode. If you're a watchmaking student or an aspiring watchmaker, you need to listen to this. LINKS: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com SHOWNOTES: Opening • Watchmaking is a series of Processes and Sequences • I take the practical approach • The one single trait every great watchmaker needs • End game is the magic • Closing