Jordan P. Ficklin, CW21 will discuss the world of watch microbrands and what it means to be a microbrand owner/watchmaker including offering some insight into the design process.
Jordan is co-owner and watchmaker of the Cincinnati Watch Company. He graduated from the Lititz Watch Technicum in 2006 with a WOSTEP diploma in watchmaking and micromechanics and he is an American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute certified watchmaker of the 21st century. Jordan was the Executive Director of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute from 2013-2020 where he oversaw the launch of their 38-foot mobile classroom and the development of their in-person and online Build a Watch courses for watch collectors. He is the author of Electrical Test Values for Quartz Watches and a regular contributor to Horological Times and Professional Watches.