PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A Watchmaker With 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 know... tell time. Time-telling was one of those things that ultimately changed the way the world operated. It enabled us to travel, meet, and ultim...
Apr 02, 2023•16 min
PRE-ORDER BOOK: Think Like A Watchmaker Over 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 THIS: If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! CHECK OUT THE LINKS: Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, an...
Mar 30, 2023•15 min
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, cage, escapement, etc), and function. Whether you're a seasoned watch collector or a newcomer to the world of high-end timepieces, this e...
Mar 29, 2023•7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 simplify, breakdown, and learn anything. It was a rather bold claim when I first put it out. As it should be. I essentially came out and said that I found ...
Mar 18, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 C...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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, pleas...
Jul 25, 2020•43 min
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 1...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 ...
Jul 13, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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...
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 Ro...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 fabri...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 ...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 overhau...
Jun 19, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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....
Mar 20, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 check...
Mar 19, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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...
Mar 18, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 s...
Mar 17, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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...
Oct 20, 2019•15 min
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 & Sa...
Sep 27, 2019•41 min
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 Enthusias...
Sep 02, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.nobsw...
Jan 09, 2019•7 min
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/no...
Jan 08, 2019•14 min
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 ...
Jan 02, 2019•23 min
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...
Nov 29, 2018•12 min
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/nobswatchmake...
Nov 07, 2018•14 min
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 Yo...
Aug 31, 2018•18 min
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 Instagra...
Aug 15, 2018•14 min
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 re...
Jul 29, 2018•6 min
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.nobswatchm...
Jul 25, 2018•12 min
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/nobswatchmak...
Jul 18, 2018•5 min
