snoopy_ 0 Posted March 25, 2011 Anyone use the TZWS? http://www.timezonewatchschool.com/WatchSchool/ I just sign up for the level one course and was wondering if there are some rep watches I could buy that would have the recommended movement inside? They recommend FH97 or ST97 or 2801-2, but they say many manual wind up watches use similar movements and are acceptable. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Snoopy_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted March 25, 2011 buy a panerai style 6497 movement watch for level one according to the website...$99 or less for a basic rep or homage watch with that movement (see jackson tse, getat or prestigewatchco). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 25, 2011 buy a panerai style 6497 movement watch for level one according to the website...$99 or less for a basic rep or homage watch with that movement (see jackson tse, getat or prestigewatchco). About $35 for the movement from Getat or JacksonTse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aargh 0 Posted March 29, 2011 I just did the course. I'm not sure it was as helpful as I had hoped mainly because of the movement differences. I had to repair a 6497 movement, took the entire thing apart and put it all back together, first time I even opened up a watch! I found this animated flash instructions (from ETA nonetheless) on how to disassemble and reassemble a 6497 way more helpful than the WS course. http://www.eta.ch/swisslab/6497/6947.html I just followed along on each step, it was like legos the WS course is good reading material, I did find the section on how to re-assemble the shock assembly in the balance wheel extremely helpful though, not sure i would have maintained my sanity without it. The technique on how to hold the parts is useful too, good tips of the trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snoopy_ 0 Posted April 19, 2011 Thanks. I thought it would be a let down, but was intrigued for about a year.... bought level 1, and it was pretty much a let down. It seems more like a method to get people to buy their level kits more that watch repair. I really thought their forum would be a great resource to help and guide you, but it was a major bust. Oh well... Thanks to everyone's suggestions. I bought some old pocket watches on ebay to start. Cost was about $15. I did buy one modern movement, it was smaller than a dime! It was ticking though, but I can't see my big sausage fingers starting on that anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
