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This three-day workshop will focus on the anniversary, or 400-day, mechanical clock. On Day 1, participants will work on the School’s clocks to learn how to let down the power in the movement and then completely disassemble the movement. The movement will be closely examined for signs of wear and common repairs that typically need to be made. Additionally, participants will use a clock-cleaning station as well as a mainspring winder and will remove and insert a barreled mainspring. The clocks will be reassembled and set up to run overnight. On Day 2, participants will bring their own anniversary clocks and examine them. Although it is not possible to guarantee that participants’ clocks will be fully functional by the end of the workshop, every attempt will be made by the instructors to diagnose potential problems or fault areas in each clock. Torsion springs and mainsprings will be available for participants at a nominal cost. Participants will conduct cleaning and mainspring servicing processes, plus resolve any other issues, and set their clocks to run overnight. On Day 3, participants will continue performing service functions for either the School of Horology clocks or their own clocks.

This three-day workshop will focus on the anniversary, or 400-day, mechanical clock. On Day 1, participants will work on the School’s clocks to learn how to let down the power in the movement and then completely disassemble the movement. The movement will be closely examined for signs of wear and common repairs that typically need to be made. Additionally, participants will use a clock-cleaning station as well as a mainspring winder and will remove and insert a barreled mainspring. The clocks will be reassembled and set up to run overnight. On Day 2, participants will bring their own anniversary clocks and examine them. Although it is not possible to guarantee that participants’ clocks will be fully functional by the end of the workshop, every attempt will be made by the instructors to diagnose potential problems or fault areas in each clock. Torsion springs and mainsprings will be available for participants at a nominal cost. Participants will conduct cleaning and mainspring servicing processes, plus resolve any other issues, and set their clocks to run overnight. On Day 3, participants will continue performing service functions for either the School of Horology clocks or their own clocks.

This three-day workshop will focus on the anniversary, or 400-day, mechanical clock. On Day 1, participants will work on the School’s clocks to learn how to let down the power in the movement and then completely disassemble the movement. The movement will be closely examined for signs of wear and common repairs that typically need to be made. Additionally, participants will use a clock-cleaning station as well as a mainspring winder and will remove and insert a barreled mainspring. The clocks will be reassembled and set up to run overnight. On Day 2, participants will bring their own anniversary clocks and examine them. Although it is not possible to guarantee that participants’ clocks will be fully functional by the end of the workshop, every attempt will be made by the instructors to diagnose potential problems or fault areas in each clock. Torsion springs and mainsprings will be available for participants at a nominal cost. Participants will conduct cleaning and mainspring servicing processes, plus resolve any other issues, and set their clocks to run overnight. On Day 3, participants will continue performing service functions for either the School of Horology clocks or their own clocks.

Bill Sohne has always been a collector. As a kid he collected comic books, movie posters and stamps, and mechanical devices that fascinated him long before he had the means to collect the vintage Edison phonographs, ship‘s clocks, and watches that hold his interest now. Bill has written several articles ( Watches & Clocks) and is a forum moderator in the collecting community for the last 35 years. He is currently a moderator at omegaforums.net and has a Facebook Group : Marine Clocks & Ships Clocks Collectors Group aka Things With Springs.
(Note: Meeting Time is 1PM Pacific, a link to the meeting will be available on our home page the Friday before the meeting)

Douglas N. Everett Arena
15 Loudon Rd.
Concord, NH

Member Mart, Public Mart, Exhibitor‘s Collation with Speaker, Buffet Dinner with Speaker

Douglas N. Everett Arena
15 Loudon Rd.
Concord, NH

Member Mart, Public Mart, Exhibitor‘s Collation with Speaker, Buffet Dinner with Speaker

Douglas N. Everett Arena
15 Loudon Rd.
Concord, NH

Member Mart, Public Mart, Exhibitor‘s Collation with Speaker, Buffet Dinner with Speaker

Noted independent Swiss Watchmaker Philippe Narbel will lead a five-day workshop at the School of Horology in fine horological finishing techniques. Individualized instruction will be provided in these key areas:

Shaping
Use practice pieces to explore the geometry of the 45° angle and parallelism, and inward and outward angles on watch movement parts.

Smoothing and Polishing
Learn the fine art of smoothing, texturing, and polishing with a variety of techniques and materials.

Countersinks
Shape and polishing countersinks on practice pieces, and use steel tools to shape wood for polishing.

Noted independent Swiss Watchmaker Philippe Narbel will lead a five-day workshop at the School of Horology in fine horological finishing techniques. Individualized instruction will be provided in these key areas:

Shaping
Use practice pieces to explore the geometry of the 45° angle and parallelism, and inward and outward angles on watch movement parts.

Smoothing and Polishing
Learn the fine art of smoothing, texturing, and polishing with a variety of techniques and materials.

Countersinks
Shape and polishing countersinks on practice pieces, and use steel tools to shape wood for polishing.

Noted independent Swiss Watchmaker Philippe Narbel will lead a five-day workshop at the School of Horology in fine horological finishing techniques. Individualized instruction will be provided in these key areas:

Shaping
Use practice pieces to explore the geometry of the 45° angle and parallelism, and inward and outward angles on watch movement parts.

Smoothing and Polishing
Learn the fine art of smoothing, texturing, and polishing with a variety of techniques and materials.

Countersinks
Shape and polishing countersinks on practice pieces, and use steel tools to shape wood for polishing.