1 year - Porto - Watchmaking Course Tailors of Time

The 12-month course will be taught by Master Watchmakers Américo Henriques and Bruno Leal , and guarantees a certificate of attendance.

The idea is to provide training in watchmaking at a time compatible with family and professional life. To ensure this can happen without restrictions, all enrolled trainees will receive a kit of professional tools, selected by the instructors themselves, at the beginning of the course.

And it's important to highlight one point here: you don't need prior training or to be a die-hard enthusiast. What counts as a starting point is simply a love of watchmaking and a willingness to learn.

Enrollment

The first step is to click on "reserve a spot". Whenever a new class opens, those on the waiting list are contacted by phone, in order of registration, to finalize their enrollment. If you are interested in taking the Time Tailors course, we recommend that you register on the waiting list as soon as possible.

Recipients

Young people or adults, no prior experience necessary.

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Objectives

This course aims to impart knowledge and practical experience in watchmaking to collectors and enthusiasts. By the end of the training, students should be able to maintain a simple personal mechanical watch, as well as understand its workings. They are also expected to gain practical knowledge about the operation of pendulum clocks, quartz clocks, and clocks with some complications.

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Trainers

Theoretical: Master Américo Henriques

Practices: Master Bruno Leal

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Start date

to be defined

Remaining monthly dates coming soon.

Duration

• 12 months: 12 theoretical sessions of 4 hours each and 12 practical sessions of 8 hours each.

• 144h

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Frequency

The course will be held monthly.

Time

• Theoretical classes - Fridays - 4 hours once a month, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

• Practice sessions - Saturdays - 8 hours once a month, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Local

Author Contact - Rua da Constituição 1609, 4250-169 Porto

Program

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Practical :

• Tools and safety in the workshop

• Materials technology

• Manufacturing of generic professional tools

• Manufacturing of specialized professional tools

• Mechanical pendulum clocks

• Simple mechanical wristwatches I

• Simple mechanical wristwatches II

• Simple mechanical wristwatches III

• Oscillator, coil assembly and repair

• Accessory for personal watches

• Complicated mechanical watches

• Mechanical counters and chronographs

• Analog electronic watches

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Theoretical :

• History of time measurement

• Materials technology

• Mechanical watches

• Functional analysis of mechanical clocks

• Functional analysis of mechanical watches for personal use.

• Distribution body or escape route

• Spiral-balance oscillator

• Accessory for personal watches

• Complicated mechanical watches

• Chronographs and counters

• Electronic watches

• Functional analysis of quartz watches

Security

All participants will be covered by personal accident insurance.

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Certificate

Certification by IPR — Portuguese Institute of Watchmaking

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Costs

One-time registration: €300 + Monthly fee: €250 x 12 months