The No BS Watchmaking Show

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Watch Manufacturer Warranty Secret Jan 09, 2019

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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

Watch Manufacturers Are Not Perfect Jan 08, 2019

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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

Advice to the NBWM Course Students Jan 02, 2019

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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 You Shouldn’t Let an Independent Watchmaker Service Your Watch Nov 29, 2018

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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 mean on a Watch Repair Estimate? Nov 07, 2018

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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

Watch Service Intervals 101 Aug 31, 2018

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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

How I Handle Fake Watches Aug 15, 2018

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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

Swatch Group Quits Baselworld Jul 29, 2018

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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

Realities of Self-taught Watchmaking Jul 25, 2018

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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

Drinking Coffee Before a Bench Test? Jul 18, 2018

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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

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