The course, lasting 3 months and held in person, will be taught by Master Américo Henriques and guarantees the issuance of a certificate of attendance.

It was designed to offer training on quartz watches in a format that adapts to the professional and family routines of the participants.

An important point to highlight is that no prior knowledge in the field is necessary. The main requirement to participate is an interest in watchmaking and a willingness to learn, which makes this course accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts.

Time :

• Every two weeks

• Fridays

• 2pm-6pm

• Calendar : September 26; October 10 and 24; November 7 and 21

Objectives

• Course Objectives – Quartz Clocks (20h)

  The course aims to provide a technical, functional, and practical understanding of quartz watches in their various forms (analog, digital, and hybrid). Over the 20 hours of training, participants will acquire fundamental knowledge about:

  1. History and evolution of electronic watchmaking , focusing on the technological milestones and economic impacts of the quartz revolution.

  2. Operation of electrical and electronic components , including oscillators, motors, tuning forks, and control circuits.

  3. Operating principles and construction of analog quartz watches , with structural analysis, testing and practical disassembly.

  4. Features and innovations in fuel cells and power systems , including end-of-life (EOL) technologies, assisted motors, and thermal compensation systems.

  5. Quartz digital watches , with a study of LED and LCD technologies, the advantages of "solid state" systems, and multifunctionality.

  6. Hybrid watches (Ana-Digi) , focusing on combined structure and the challenges of dual functionality.

  7. Intensive hands-on activities focused on disassembly, troubleshooting, assembly, and functional testing of classic analog, digital, and hybrid models.

  
  

  By the end of the course, the trainee will be able to identify and understand the different functional modules of a quartz watch, diagnose and repair basic faults, perform technical disassemblies, and carry out verification and calibration tests on the main types of current electronic watches.

  
  

Program

Module 1: Electric and Electronic Clocks - 2 hours

• Decades of the revolution in the world watchmaking industry.

• Technical and economic determinants of the revolution: oscillator frequency/clock precision ratio and production costs.

• Evolution of electronic watchmaking: balance wheel, tuning fork, quartz.

• Quality factor (Q) of different types of watches

• Electrical circuit, quantities and units

• Determinants of Ohm's Law

  
  

Module 2: Analog Quartz Watches - 2 hours

• Quartz, piezoelectricity and resonance

• Structural diagram and operating principle

• Organs, components and functions

  
  

Module 3: Practical exercises - 4 hours

Analysis of the construction and operation of a classic analog clock.

• Identification of components and verification of functions.

• Preliminary fault detection tests

• Separation of the electronic module from the mechanical module.

• Assembly of the electronic module and functional testing.

• Choosing the right battery and calculating the watch's battery life.

• Final gear regulation and verification processes

  
  

Module 4: Components and Innovations - 2 hours

• Types, qualities and characteristics of batteries

• Battery life / watch autonomy

• Additional devices: battery end-of-life (EOL) indication; assisted motor, inhibition regulation, autogenerators, thermal compensation.

Module 5: Quartz Digital Watches - 1 hour

• Structural diagram and operating principle

• Evolution of digital display systems: LED, LCD

• Solid state technologies: advantages and disadvantages.

• Multifunctional possibilities of this type of watch

  
  

Module 6: Practical exercises - 4 hours

Analysis of the construction and operation of a classic digital clock.

• Identification of components and verification of functions.

• Preliminary tests

• Proactive dismantling and reassembly

• Typical functional tests

  
  

Module 7: Hybrid Display Clocks (ANA-DIGI) - 1 hour

• Structural diagram and operating principle

• Evolution of systems and devices

  
  

Module 8: Practical exercises - 4 hours

Analysis of the construction and operation of the Classic Ana-Digi

• Identification of components and preliminary tests

• Prospective dismantling and separation of modules

• Typical final test battery

  
  

Trainer

Master Américo Henriques

Price:

• Registration fee: €300

• 3 monthly payments of €250

• Offer includes a tool kit and consumable materials throughout the training.

Information:

https://www.institutoportuguesderelojoaria.pt/contactos

info@institutoportuguesderelojoaria.pt

+351 966312899 (whatsapp)