PistonHeads watchmaking event: 21/11/13

[Garlick]

PistonHeads and Watchfinder & Co. are pleased to invite you to a special PHer-only event at the WF&Co. boutique, based in the City of London, taking place on the evening of 21st November 2013

It will be an evening of insight for the budding watchmaker/ watch enthusiast, plus there will be a selection of our most impressive watches to enjoy.

There’s no dress code - simply turn up from 17:30 for a drink before things get started.

SCHEDULE

17:30 Drinks reception
18:00 Masterclass
19:00 Hands-on watchmaking

We have 30 places available offered on a first come, first served basis. Please email me through my profile to be added to the guest list.

[JRewing]

I wish I could be there!

Have a good time, all!

[Garlick]

To clarify, there is no charge for this event

[Garlick]

14 places reserved (will email you all back shortly)

Lots of spaces left for those that want one....

[trando]

Booked onto this. Can't wait as sounds v interesting...

[Spoof]

Really looking forward to this.

Cheers Paul.

[Pesders]

Ditto

[Tanguero]

I there any chance that you give a rough idea of what will be covered in the masterclass and the hands-on sessions, please?

[AndrewWF]

Tanguero said:

I there any chance that you give a rough idea of what will be covered in the masterclass and the hands-on sessions, please?

WF&Co. Head Watchmaker Tony Williams will be building up a Rolex cal. 3135, talking through the stages and processes as he goes. Then, attendees will each have the opportunity to take down an ETA 2824. How far you take it down will depend on your dexterity - most people people bail out after taking off the auto work!

[yeti]

AndrewWF said:

WF&Co. Head Watchmaker Tony Williams will be building up a Rolex cal. 3135, talking through the stages and processes as he goes. Then, attendees will each have the opportunity to take down an ETA 2824. How far you take it down will depend on your dexterity - most people people bail out after taking off the auto work!

Excellent

The problem is always going to be how much 'hospitality' people partake of though

[AlexWF]

AndrewWF said:

Tanguero said:

I there any chance that you give a rough idea of what will be covered in the masterclass and the hands-on sessions, please?

WF&Co. Head Watchmaker Tony Williams will be building up a Rolex cal. 3135, talking through the stages and processes as he goes. Then, attendees will each have the opportunity to take down an ETA 2824. How far you take it down will depend on your dexterity - most people people bail out after taking off the auto work!

Even for someone that works with watches like myself, seeing a movement being stripped and re-built is a genuinely fascinating site and not something that you often get the chance to do! Well worth a visit.

[Shaw Tarse]

AndrewWF said:

WF&Co. Head Watchmaker Tony Williams will be building up a Rolex cal. 3135, talking through the stages and processes as he goes. Then, attendees will each have the opportunity to take down an ETA 2824. How far you take it down will depend on your dexterity - most people people bail out after taking off the auto work!

That's me out!
I've lost a few springbars when changing straps

[BOR]

I would love to have a go at this. I was fortunate to stand next to a watchmaker at a Patek Philippe exhibition in Munich last week, as he assembled a movement. It's mesmerising to see the tiny components interlock with each other as they gradually form a functioning movement.

I think you will need good eyes and a steady hand for this.

[Craikeybaby]

I would have loved to go to this, but I'm away on business

[yeti]

BOR said:

I think you will need good eyes and a steady hand for this.

Everything is done using a loupe attached your head with a wire so good eyesight isn't that big a deal. A steady hand is essential though!

[Tanguero]

AlexWF said:

AndrewWF said:

Tanguero said:

I there any chance that you give a rough idea of what will be covered in the masterclass and the hands-on sessions, please?

WF&Co. Head Watchmaker Tony Williams will be building up a Rolex cal. 3135, talking through the stages and processes as he goes. Then, attendees will each have the opportunity to take down an ETA 2824. How far you take it down will depend on your dexterity - most people people bail out after taking off the auto work!

Even for someone that works with watches like myself, seeing a movement being stripped and re-built is a genuinely fascinating site and not something that you often get the chance to do! Well worth a visit.

Thanks for the details!

To be honest, I strip, restore and rebuild enough movements myself that the prospect of watching someone else assemble a movement holds little attraction for me personally, though I am sure that it would be fascinating to those who don't do this themselves. I hope it goes well and you have a great evening.

Edited by Tanguero on Friday 1st November 15:42

[SWH]

Looking forward to this

[alanm_3]

And me!

[MadMullah]

Hi

is this event full or are there any spaces?

[Garlick]

Hello

I have just sent an email to all on the guest list, if you don't get anything from me this afternoon can you please drop me a line and I'll ensure your name is on 'the list'

Many thanks