The course, lasting 7 months and held every two weeks in person, will be taught by Pedro Coelho and José Campos and guarantees the issuance of a certificate of attendance.

It was designed to offer comprehensive training in watchmaking 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.

Objectives

• Identify the different types of watches and their characteristics.

• Perform disassembly, assembly, and lubrication of pendulum clocks.

• Diagnose common faults and apply corrective solutions.

• Restore components such as bushings and wheels using appropriate tools.

• Develop a sequential guide for disassembling and assembling pendulum clocks.

• Perform complex repairs, including the installation of bushings and the tuning of hammers and musical mechanisms.

• Applying advanced restoration techniques, such as the construction of bushings on 8mm lathes and the application of gold leaf.

  
  

Program

Module 1: Introduction to High-End Watchmaking (8 hours - Pedro Coelho and José Campos)

• Session 1 (4 hours - José Campos and Pedro Coelho) : Introduction to the different types of wall and pendulum clocks. Visit to a private watchmaking museum to observe examples of historical clocks.

• Session 2 (4 hours - Peter Rabbit) : Disassembly and assembly of a Junghans pendulum clock. Cleaning the mechanism with benzine and a brush. Lubrication of the components and creation of a sequential guide for the disassembly and assembly of the clock.

Module 2: Repairs and Tuning (16 hours - Pedro Coelho)

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Identification of common faults, such as bent pivots and play. Replacement of bushings, removal and reinstallation of the mainspring using pulleys, and straightening of pivots.

• Sessions 3 and 4 (8 hours - Peter Rabbit) : Tuning of hammers and musical mechanisms. Precision adjustments and regulation of clockwork.

Module 3: Practical Watch Repair by Students (8 hours) - Pedro Coelho

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Students bring their own watches for repair. Practical diagnosis and repair, supervised by the instructor. Practical test to identify and correct a watch malfunction.

Module 4: Restoration and Construction of Components (16 hours) - José Campos and Pedro Coelho

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Construction of bushings using 8mm lathes. Restoration of clock wheels.

• Sessions 3 and 4 (8 hours - José Campos) : Techniques for applying gold leaf to watch cases. Finishing and polishing.

Trainers

Peter Rabbit

José Campos