How to Become a Watchmaker

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Learn the basics from home.. Memorize different types of watch casings.. Identify the crystal covering the face of the watch.

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Learn the basics from home.

Step 1

Learn the basics from home.

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Memorize different types of watch casings.

Step 2

Memorize different types of watch casings.

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Identify the crystal covering the face of the watch.

Step 3

Identify the crystal covering the face of the watch.

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Note the style of the dial on a watch.

Step 4

Note the style of the dial on a watch.

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Notice the style of strap on the watch.

Step 5

Notice the style of strap on the watch.

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Note the pushers and the crown.

Step 6

Note the pushers and the crown.

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Remember to consider smart watches as you learn.

Step 7

Remember to consider smart watches as you learn.

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Search for apprenticeship opportunities.

Step 8

Search for apprenticeship opportunities.

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Do your best to make a good impression on a watchmaker.

Step 9

Do your best to make a good impression on a watchmaker.

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Come to work eager to learn.

Step 10

Come to work eager to learn.

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Test your skills once you've learnt more.

Step 11

Test your skills once you've learnt more.

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Strike out on your own or stay with your employer.

Step 12

Strike out on your own or stay with your employer.

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Gather experience before applying for a school.

Step 13

Gather experience before applying for a school.

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Pass the entrance exams.

Step 14

Pass the entrance exams.

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Come to school ready and eager to learn.

Step 15

Come to school ready and eager to learn.

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Pass the final exams.

Step 16

Pass the final exams.

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Apply for a job at a large-scale watch manufacturer.

Step 17

Apply for a job at a large-scale watch manufacturer.

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Search for an apprenticeship if you want to grow your skill set.

Step 18

Search for an apprenticeship if you want to grow your skill set.

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