Free Module 1 (part 1)
From Understanding Watchmaking, The Beginning Of A Journey
Module 1
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From the Pocket to the Wrist (part 1)
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of the basics of watchmaking ranging from its origins through to complications, including an explanation to how watches function and the terminology used.
If you work in a store that sells mechanical watches or wish to work selling mechanical timepieces. This course is for you.
If you work for a company that makes mechanical watches in an administrative capacity. This course is for you.
If you are someone bitten by the horological bug and want to learn more, this course is for you.
Whether you have a passing interest or a profound one in watchmaking, if you are curious, passionate or professionally motivated this course and those that will follow will provide you with the knowledge that will set you apart from the average horophile.
Why take this course?
This course will provide you with a complete foundation that will enable you to understand the various types of timepieces made today and throughout history.
With a knowledge base provided by industry professionals, you will be able to navigate the world of the internet groups, with a solid understanding of the wristwatch. Ready for taking the next step in the horological journey.
What does this course give you?
An understanding of:
- How wristwatches evolved.
- What are the main parts of a watch.
- How watches work.
- What precision timekeeping is.
- The terms for different types of movement decoration.
- An introduction to complications.
Why now, why here and why us ?
Why now? There is a flood of information surrounding us today, some of it correct, some not so correct. We provide an educational and objective approach that will help you navigate and discern your way through the watchmaking world.
Why here? The Naked Watchmaker is a dedicated educational site. We are unique in the world of horology. There has never existed a platform that has entered into watchmaking at this level of complexity and diversity. We are not linked to any watch brand, however, we are trusted and have worked with many brands with in the industry.
Why us? Our aim is to provide impartial educational material to assist towards the understanding of this industry. We aim to correct common misconceptions of watchmaking from a professional industry standpoint.
Our lofty goal is to help preserve this beautiful craft.
How?
The course is presented as a series of short recordings, podcast and presentation.
The course can be accessed at any time from any computer, tablet or smartphone and there is no fixed start time, only a deadline as to the availability of the course which is 3 months. And then if you haven't been able to complete it, just email us and we will extend it for you and answer any further questions you may have.
The menu of contents is to the left of your screen when you start the module.
Once you've finished each section just press the COMPLETE AND CONTINUE button and you are led to the next step.
The questions are there to help reinforce the knowledge shared in each module.
If you have any further questions, simply email us.
We are here to help you.
Course Presenter and Instructor
Daniela Marin
In the early 90's I copywrote articles on watchmaking. Later I made a stint working for Piaget. After moving to Le Locle in 1996, where life revolved predominantly around watchmaking, I found a small community where watchmaking was simply a way of life. I was a horophile in denial. In 2000 I funded and officially joined the Watch workshop, it became Speake-Marin & Partner when I joined and I develop this unknown brand to be a highly respected independent luxury brand. In 2017 I co-founded The Naked Watchmaker.
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Peter Speake
Peter worked in aftersales service with Omega, Rolex and Piaget, as well as working in restoration for an Antique dealer in London. Moving to Switzerland in 1996 Audemars Piguet in the production of modern complications. In 2000 I co founded, The Watch Workshop (with Daniela Marin) An independent company providing services for the assembly of complications, this evolved to become Speake-Marin watches in 2002 when Daniela officially joined the company. . In 2017 we developed The Naked Watchmaker educational platform.
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The Naked Watchmaker
An independent and objective educational platform.
If you have any questions regarding this course please contact us at TNW[email protected]