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  1. PeterGlomb

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    #1 PeterGlomb, Jan 1, 2013
    I am attending watchmaking school in the fall of 2014 and want to use my time, until then, to create a watch movement. I bought a relatively cheap Chinese made flying tourbillon movement in order to dissect and become familiar with the movement; as well as buying "Watchmaking" authored by George Daniels. I'm looking for any advice in regards to making a watch movement or even modifying an existing movement.
    Also, when it comes to watch parts (screws, gears, pallots, escapements, etc.) Where can I find them? Thank you!
     
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    #3 Smiles, Jan 1, 2013
    Hi, Peter.

    What school are you attending?

    I should point out that a tourbillon is very complicated. You should try opening, cleaning and oiling a much more simple movement first.

    I like Time Zone's Watch School
    http://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/
    It's a learn at your own pace program.

    Good luck!

    Matt
     
  4. PeterGlomb

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    #4 PeterGlomb, Jan 2, 2013
    I'm disassembling a Valjioux 7750 chronograph movement right now. I'm going to be stubborn and create my first watch as a tourbillon. I purchased "Watchmaking" authored by George Daniels as a step-by-step guide. I have been skimming TimeZone's watchmaking school and it's not as user friendly as I'd like. I suppose I should participate in an actual watchmakers forum.
     
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    #6 damian in nj, Jan 2, 2013
    Wait until you begin school-you don't want to pick up any bad habits or techniques between now and then. Starting off with a tourbillion is lunacy in my view. I've known watchmakers with decades of experience who would hack up a tourbillion.

    A good primer is the Bulova School of Watchmaking book. Bulova grads are known for their hairspring skills.

    http://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Bulova-School-Watchmaking-Training/dp/0918845211/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1357175942&sr=8-5&keywords=bulova+watchmaking
     
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    #7 Smiles, Jan 2, 2013
    Keep posting your progress here, Peter, and let us know how it goes!
     
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    #8 LightGuy, Jan 3, 2013
    Baby steps.
    I know you want to run but start with baby steps.
     
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    #10 wsaraceni, Jan 7, 2013
    haha
     

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