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Lion · 24 February 2009, 12:50 AM

Vanessa, THANX for the insight into learning to be a watchmaker and looking at your PICS was very interesting. If I could do a career do over I would probably become a watchmaker. I find it very fascinating and looks to be a satisfying career choice(working on something different each day).

Vanessa CW21 · 24 February 2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Did you wind up with leftover parts?

I did actually, because the previous "watchmaker" used a non-Rolex screw on one of the parts, so I had to replace that with a genuine one. So I was left-over with a "bad" screw!

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not a bloody RADO, I hope!!

Only thing I do with Rado's is replacing batteries! So don't worry JJ!

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Originally Posted by Triplock

Where do you do your watchmaking? Jewelry store?

As a matter affect I do, and I love it, because it gives me the chance to get out of my workshop and talk to the customer. Explain to them face to face what exactly was wrong, and what I need to do to fix it. I also let them know which parts were replaced. Most customers don't care, but there are a few that are very interested!

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Originally Posted by Lion

Vanessa, THANX for the insight into learning to be a watchmaker and looking at your PICS was very interesting. If I could do a career do over I would probably become a watchmaker. I find it very fascinating and looks to be a satisfying career choice(working on something different each day).

You're welcome. If I could choose a new career, I would probably do the same... Even though the money isn't very good, it relaxes me to work on watches and I really take pleasure in a time piece running well after I serviced it!
It does tend to get boring sometimes though, because I do the same all the time, really.

Let me know if there is anything you would like me to write about!

Latrodectus · 24 February 2009, 03:20 AM

You have a great job...

Love your posts

TempoKing · 24 February 2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

A Daytona movement?

I Can't see the "pushers".!!

TempoKing · 24 February 2009, 03:30 AM

Vanessa you are a champion watchmaker (-ess..lol)..

Can YOU can take care of all my horological/Rolex service needs...?
It is so hard to find good capable people like you.

TheVTCGuy · 24 February 2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

Vanessa you are a champion watchmaker (-ess..lol)..

Can YOU can take care of all my horological/Rolex service needs...?
It is so hard to find good capable people like you.

I agree with Tempo. Vanessa, I'm in San Diego, (Why did you leave my city?,

) there is only one watchmaker that I'm aware of that's any good around here, Brian at BB in UTC. But I come to AZ often and would like to have you take a look at my Daytona. I'll PM you to find out where you work and if it's OK with you, will drop off the watch my next trip.

Dr.B · 24 February 2009, 04:13 AM

Oh no....Please put it back together...I'm getting sick

karmatp · 24 February 2009, 05:06 AM

I must be one of the lucky ones, Vanessa is only a 20-30 min. drive from my house. I am so thankful to have found a competent watchmaker in my local area, I have already told her she can never retire.

I will never send my watches to a RSC, Vanessa does just as good of work, and I know were my watches are at all times.

Latrodectus · 24 February 2009, 06:11 AM

Consider yourself very lucky

WatchSmith · 24 February 2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Don't be rude Triplock.

IMO that was a very poor throw away line.

I have no idea what you are talking about. I simply asked a question.

Anyway, I'm a self-taught hobbiest watchmaker and am always interested in the subject. Please don't read something into my question that is not there.

WatchSmith · 24 February 2009, 07:21 AM

Continuing on....

If you care to write something, I'd be interested to know your opinion of the Rolex movements and how they compare quality- and durability-wise to ETA, Omega, etc. I have serviced ETA movements but not Rolex.

Also, I've spent a great deal of time in Antwerpen teaching hand engraving.

Andad · 24 February 2009, 07:55 AM

My sincere apologies Triplock.

I thought you had read Vanessa's introduction and I misunderstood your question.

Where do you do your watchmaking? Jewelry store?

Vanessa CW21 · 24 February 2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

Continuing on....

If you care to write something, I'd be interested to know your opinion of the Rolex movements and how they compare quality- and durability-wise to ETA, Omega, etc. I have serviced ETA movements but not Rolex.

Also, I've spent a great deal of time in Antwerpen teaching hand engraving.

I didn't take offense about what you wrote no worries!

The durability and quality of Rolex movements is unsurpassed in my opinion.
Yes ETA are great movements as well, but the simplicity and ruggedness is what makes a Rolex so great! I don't mind working on ETA's, I actually love the 7750, but I'll rather work on a 3135!

I went to the school in Antwerp (T.N.A.) where they teach hand engraving! I actually wanted to take that course in the evening classes because one of my friends told me how cool it was! (I still wear a ring he made and hand-engraved for me!)

Vanessa CW21 · 24 February 2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.B

Oh no....Please put it back together...I'm getting sick

Here you go Fernando, all fixed! The watch neither gained nor lost any seconds since yesterday!

JJ Irani · 24 February 2009, 05:02 PM

Great thread, Vanessa!!

Dalton · 24 February 2009, 06:55 PM

I enjoyed this thread a lot. It's gotta keep ya'll on your toes.

Trurolexer · 24 February 2009, 10:46 PM

So many small parts...

JJ Irani · 25 February 2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

So many small parts...

My wife says the same thing......some times!!

C. Davidson · 25 February 2009, 03:25 PM

cool thread.

swissautopro · 28 February 2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

Guess what movements I worked on today...

(Sorry the images are unclear, I made them with my cell phone camera)

If I knew, I probably wouldn't spend much time in this forum!

Looks like a damn mess to me!

redshirt1957 · 28 February 2009, 08:41 AM

Nice to see the work of a true professional.

JJ Irani · 28 February 2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Nice to see the work of a true professional.

How many women have you said those immortal words to, ya tosser?

TheVTCGuy · 28 February 2009, 11:14 AM

Hey Vanessa! I talked to Brian yesterday at BB, he said come on back to SD!

Vanessa CW21 · 28 February 2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Hey Vanessa! I talked to Brian yesterday at BB, he said come on back to SD!

Haha... I told him I would come back if I could work on the bench next to his, but there's no room for me

swatty · 28 February 2009, 04:02 PM

Great thread Vanessa

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tudorman8276 · 5 March 2009, 06:36 AM

...I am certain, that I can speak on behalf of the forum members, WE ALL look forward to more GREAT threads like this one!!

Stan.

lakeros · 5 March 2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

Cody... I should post more about what? Every question that's asked gets an answer by somebody that knows...
You guys usually don't need me! If there would be something that ONLY I can answer, pm me and I will gladly help if I can. Like the jewel thing... I didn't know until I actually went and counted the damn things myself!

So if there is anything like that that you would like me to post about, let me know...

Here is one suggestion if possible. Could we get shots of parts that are failed? In another post you spoke about wear marks - might be interesting to see how bad the wear has to be to be replaced. Just a suggestion :)

Glad to know you are in AZ.

DanP · 5 March 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Here you go Fernando, all fixed! The watch neither gained nor lost any seconds since yesterday!

That repair job is Presidential Vanessa

This Tech forum rocks!

Vanessa CW21 · 6 March 2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeros

Here is one suggestion if possible. Could we get shots of parts that are failed? In another post you spoke about wear marks - might be interesting to see how bad the wear has to be to be replaced. Just a suggestion :)

Glad to know you are in AZ.

I don't have the camera equipment to make those close ups of the worn parts, but I'm sure there are a lot of pics to find on-line.
When I have some time (one day

) I'll search them and make a thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanP

That repair job is Presidential Vanessa

This Tech forum rocks!

Thanks!

bodybump · 6 March 2009, 03:40 PM

I think im starting to fall inlove...Thank for the thread vanessa!!!!

24 February 2009, 12:50 AM	#31
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24 February 2009, 05:06 AM	#38
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I must be one of the lucky ones, Vanessa is only a 20-30 min. drive from my house. I am so thankful to have found a competent watchmaker in my local area, I have already told her she can never retire. I will never send my watches to a RSC, Vanessa does just as good of work, and I know were my watches are at all times. __________________ My grails:

24 February 2009, 06:11 AM	#39
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24 February 2009, 07:55 AM	#42
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	My sincere apologies Triplock. I thought you had read Vanessa's introduction and I misunderstood your question. Where do you do your watchmaking? Jewelry store? __________________ E

24 February 2009, 03:30 AM	#35
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Vanessa you are a champion watchmaker (-ess..lol).. Can YOU can take care of all my horological/Rolex service needs...? It is so hard to find good capable people like you.

24 February 2009, 04:13 AM	#37
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Oh no....Please put it back together...I'm getting sick

24 February 2009, 07:21 AM	#41
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Continuing on.... If you care to write something, I'd be interested to know your opinion of the Rolex movements and how they compare quality- and durability-wise to ETA, Omega, etc. I have serviced ETA movements but not Rolex. Also, I've spent a great deal of time in Antwerpen teaching hand engraving.

24 February 2009, 05:02 PM	#45
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great thread, Vanessa!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 February 2009, 06:55 PM	#46
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	I enjoyed this thread a lot. It's gotta keep ya'll on your toes.

24 February 2009, 10:46 PM	#47
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	So many small parts...

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28 February 2009, 08:41 AM	#51
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Nice to see the work of a true professional.

28 February 2009, 11:14 AM	#53
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Hey Vanessa! I talked to Brian yesterday at BB, he said come on back to SD!

28 February 2009, 04:02 PM	#55
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Great thread Vanessa,

5 March 2009, 06:36 AM	#56
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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	I think im starting to fall inlove...Thank for the thread vanessa!!!! __________________

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