PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A WatchmakerWith the prices of watches on the rapid increase, it's very tough to justify the cost of them nowadays. Mind you, this is coming from a watchmaker entrenched in the industry. Most luxury goods are never a necessity. Watches just happened to be one of those things you legitimately needed back in the day. To kno…

PRE-ORDER BOOK: ⁠Think Like A Watchmaker⁠Over the years, watchmakers have experimented with various materials to create watch components that are durable, accurate, and aesthetic. Some of these materials have been successful, while others have failed. Here are a few examples of materials that watchmakers have tried to use and failed: IF YOU LIKE TH…

PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A Watchmaker Tune in to "Everything You Need to Know About Tourbillons in 7 Minutes," a podcast episode that delves deep into the fascinating world of tourbillons. Hosted by yours truly, this episode provides a concise and informative overview of the tourbillon complication, including its history, design (balance wheel, c…

OVERVIEW: Before I stepped away a year ago (February 2021), I was out to prove for my next upcoming book that the PRINCIPLES of watchmaking extends far beyond creating and repairing watches. I was out to prove that it could be applicable to everything we do in life. I was trying to prove that these principles could be used in everyday life to simpl…

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 t…

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…

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 …

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:00:00Is it bad to manually wind an automatic watch1:30Is it bad to wind your manual chronographs wa…

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:00:00Sexism in the watch industry (Why there are few women in the industry)9:45What do watchmakers …

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:00:00What’re your thoughts on watch fairs and digital watch fairs?6:00Adam from Redbar does it righ…

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:00:15Is D5 oil still a thing?1:50Favorite lubricant in Watchmaking4:14Pre-cleaning process 11:15Wat…

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 l…

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 t…

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…

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…

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 su…

Show notes Outline: Everyone only has 24 hours in a dayWhat 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 …

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 …

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 submittedCheck out the No BS Watchmaking Crash Courses where I teach you how to completely disassemble, clean, lubricate, and re…

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,…

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 warrantiesLINKS: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/ch…

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: htt…

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…

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 t…

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://nobswat…

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.…

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 Wa…

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…

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/channe…

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 o…

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…

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 th…

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. "OSU…

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 th…

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 …

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 …

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!LINK…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 Epil…

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 pe…

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…

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/RA…

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/-tU4mGcQG6sInstagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmakerWebsite: www.nobs…

One simple insurance you can do before you get your watch serviced. It’s literally this simple. LINKS:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmakerWebsite: 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/nobswatchmakerFac…

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? C…