The No BS Watchmaking Show

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! In today’s episode, we do a deep dive into Henry’s company Watchmaking Project. How he got started and what his current thoughts and advice are for the those who are trying to start. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 What does a normal day in your life look like during/post COVID? 6:10 How much time do you spend on the bench on a given day? 8:00 What would you recommend someone that wants to be a technical manager? Or more than just a watchmaker? 9:30 Where did your drive come from? 11:15 What would you say your biggest accomplishment is from your ambitious actions? 17:30 How did Watchmaking Project start? 18:30 What would you recommend someone who wants to run their own independent watchmaking company? 19:00 What would be your number #1 advice for someone starting to create their own independent watch repair business 19:45 Do you have a failure story or F-up story in running your business? 21:10 What do you mean in terms of having a good network? 21:40 How do you get a good network in watchmaking? 25:20 Is Watchmaking Project a repair facility or manufacturer? 26:00 What’s the definition between watchmakers or Watch technicians? 28:18 Difference between Horologist and Watchmaker 30:15 The technicalities in watchmaking lingo 31:40 How NYC is now amidst the coronavirus 38:30 Recommendations for Watch Repair and Manufacturers when it comes to Watchmaking Project 51:15 What does the watch repair take-in process look like if I wanted to get my watch repaired with you? 51:45 Would you leave the industry? 53:00 Doctor analogy to watchmaking Car analogy to watchmaking 58:15 Movement swapping and outsourcing 1:04:00 Retrofitting manual watches with quartz watches If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! In today’s podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Adam Craniotes, Founder of RedBar Group. We had a great time bullshitting around and discussing the watch industry as a whole. Here are some of the things we go over: SHOWNOTES: 00:00 Alcohol, Kids, and Coronavirus 9:20 Snakes Underneath a Sink 15:10 Australian Animals 17:10 Zoom and Kids 25:00 How did Adam and Henry meet? 26:45 Name of RedBar and it’s origins #redbarcrew 30:00 Why Adam hates Invicta 33:00 Quarantine Purchases 35:00 How it is being the Editor in Chief 37:50 RedBar Presently 38:50 Adam’s thoughts on the future of watch industry post-COVID 47:40 E-Commerce state for Watches in the industry 48:00 Which watch brand did it right when it comes to marketing 60:00 No Assholes at RedBar and RedBar is about 63:00 Females in Watchmaking and Watches 68:30 Which watch makes you the happiest at the moment? 73:45 Adam’s thoughts on Smart Watches 81:45 Do smart watches bridge the gap for those who would have never worn a watch before? 85:45 RedBar and Brands currently on Zoom If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Adam Craniotes: @craniotes RedBar Crew: @redbarcrew Revolution: @revolution.watch Bremont: @bremontwatches Rolex: @rolex Tudor: @tudorwatch Oris: @oris Rebecca Struthers: @rebecca_struthers Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 Is it bad to manually wind an automatic watch 1:30 Is it bad to wind your manual chronographs watch when it is engaged 2:40 What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done in watchmaking? 9:45 Quality Control at MFGs - non-technical and technical watchmakers 12:00 Sleeping on the bench 13:52 Watchmakers view on different grades of ETA and Selitta movements 17:00 Not setting the time on a watch when picking it up after 48 hours 18:55 View points on Movement Swapping 27:00 Have you found any benefit of watchmaking translating into other facets of your life (I.e. Henry is a ninja assassin) 32:55 Managerial Style Aspect of Complicated Jargon Vs Simple Jargon - Holistic view point- lack of social skills 37:00 Glass Ceiling in Watchmaking 43:00 Views on Brands Re-using designs instead of coming up with innovation 44:00 Happiest moment in your watchmaking career 48:00 One thing you would do if watchmaking failed 50:55 Sticking through tough times in watchmaking If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 Sexism in the watch industry (Why there are few women in the industry) 9:45 What do watchmakers earn (service center, independent, production, overseas...) 23:45 If I use the chronograph on my watch, does it drain the power reserve faster 29:50 Henry wears an Apple Watch and a mechanical watch on the same wrist 31:45 Would smart watches take over the industry? 35:45 What parts from swiss watches are made primarily in China (crystal, case, dial) 39:15 Asian movements vs Swiss Movements. Swiss could have tough competition in the near future 47:00 What’re your thoughts in seiko mods 48:00 Is Bergeon stuff overpriced or are they just alone in their category 50:00 Without a winding tool, any advice to winding it manually? 53:45 Where is a good source for information about watch calibers and parts 59:40 Funniest thing you’ve experienced in watchmaking If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:00 What’re your thoughts on watch fairs and digital watch fairs? 6:00 Adam from Redbar does it right. Watch fares should be like this 7:00 If you were a watch brand, how would you advertise? 13:10 What’re Henry’s insider thoughts on Omega VS Rolex? 15:00 Are Co-Axials more accurate than regular Swiss lever movements? 21:10 What are your thoughts on the lubricant: Lubrifar? 26:00 What is Epilame and the process it entails? 29:00 Differences in OMEGA 1862 and 1863? Delrin Brakes vs Steel Brakes 32:00 What in watchmaking surprised you when you first started? 39:30 What’re your thoughts on modding watches 45:15 Authenticating watches at the retail level 48:30 College Degrees VS Skills 49:00 Advice for watchmaking student graduating 58:00 Some form of Hellweek for watchmaking students If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: https://instagram.com/henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

Watchmaking & Bullshitting is a podcast series dedicated to answering watchmaking questions and having fun conversations. We try to keep the conversation as simple, light hearted, and fun as possible! Here are some of the things we go over: Show notes: 00:15 Is D5 oil still a thing? 1:50 Favorite lubricant in Watchmaking 4:14 Pre-cleaning process 11:15 Watchmakers at Railroads 13:30 Do you have to go to school to be a great watchmaker 19:45 Do you enjoy the repairing side of watchmaking or fabrication and manufacturing side of the industry 23:00 How do you keep enjoying watchmaking after all of these years 28:15 Watchmaking service delivery times 31:45 Cracked dial and clients wanting to keep them 36:00 Favorite music style 38:00 What’re Henry’s thoughts on watchmaking trajectory 46:00 Top pet peeve in watch clients 49:45 Thoughts on watches as an investment 53:15 I know your feelings about vintage watches but what are Henry’s thoughts on Vintage watches 56:15 I know you preach the application of watchmaking. Does this apply to every watchmaker? If you like the podcast, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review! LINKS: Henry’s instagram: @henrylyy Watchmaking Project: www.watchmakingproject.com P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In today’s episode, I talk about what COVID-19 has done to watchmaking’s online presence and what I said early on when I first started. Here are some of the things we go over: -Bricks & Mortars Potential Earning -Why watchmakers should go online sooner rather than later -Watchmakers, brands, and companies that went online before COVID-19 fared better than those who didn’t -Document Versus Create LINKS: P.S. Have you checked out my ETA 2824, 2892, and 7750 Watchmaking course? Learn how to overhaul the ETA 2892 in Watchmaking at www.nobswatchmaking.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLvRULrCMz2yD6ctFmXKPA Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com

In this video, Henrik Korpela from K&H Watchmaking school in Switzerland and Henry Ly from Watchmaking Project share some insight into the current state of watchmaking. They also answer some of the questions that you guys submitted Check out the No BS Watchmaking Crash Courses where I teach you how to completely disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble movements: http://www.nobswatchmaking.com If you liked what you watch, you’ll love my book: 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Check out the book here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/book-lp If you haven’t read any of my Watch Tips articles- go here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/watch-tips/ You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook (I post daily): http://www.instagram.com/nobswatchmaker http://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker

We often get asked how to get into watchmaking if there are no schools around us. In this video, Henrik Korpela from K&H Watchmaking school in Switzerland and Henry Ly from Watchmaking Project share some insight into this common question. Check out the No BS Watchmaking Crash Courses where I teach you how to completely disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble movements: http://www.nobswatchmaking.com If you liked what you watch, you’ll love my book: 100+ No BS Watch Tips for Watch Enthusiasts & Salespeople Check out the book here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/book-lp If you haven’t read any of my Watch Tips articles- go here: https://nobswatchmaker.com/watch-tips/ You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook (I post daily): http://www.instagram.com/nobswatchmaker http://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker

Another watchmaking school bites the dust. The opportunity to become a watchmaker just got that much harder. It’s unfortunate that there are less and less schools that people can readily attend to become a watchmaker. Either us watchmakers double down and spread the art ourselves or the industry will be left with a bunch of sequential workers. "OSUIT is phasing out the Watchmaking & Microtechnology program within the School of Engineering Technologies. OSUIT will no longer be accepting applications for or enrolling new students in the Watchmaking & Microtechnology program” LINKS: If you haven’t checked out the YouTube channel, here’s the latest episode: Want to see a YouTube Breakdown of a Rolex Datejust with an Aftermarket Crystal? https://youtu.be/7XOyDdqw_lo Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobswatchmaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobswatchmaker Website: www.nobswatchmaker.com