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TM ADVANCING THE ART, SCIENCE & BUSINESS OF HOROLOGY Times October 2012 Horological Heirloom Pocket Watch Restored after Katrina AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS- CLOCKMAKERS INSTITUTE Technical Challenges: From Restoring the Old to Repairing the New Salvaging an Heirloom from the Ravages of Hurricane Katrina Stephen Forsey: The Watchmaker’s Watchmaker The Atomic Wristwatch: Amazing Technology Vacheron & Constantin During WW I, Part 2 In a Material World Adjustable Armrest Watchmakers’ Benches EXCLUSIVELY at Jules Borel & Co. new! We took our best-selling watchmakers’ bench design and added many new features! Armrests can be adjusted from level to 25° slanted, and 6° out from bench A pull out breadboard is located above each bank of drawers. Two tool tray drawers are above the cloth- lined catch tray A pre-drilled hole allows for instant instal- lation of a Waldmann or Dazor Lamp. A predrilled hole is also provided for the VOH Vacuum/Pressure arm. 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We took our best-selling watchmakers’ bench design and added many new features! Armrests can be adjusted from level to 25° features awci classifieds slanted, and 6° out from bench The Challenge: Salvage Buy, Sell, Trade, and A pull out breadboard is located above Official Publication of the American an Heirloom from the news Employment each bank of drawers. Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute Ravages of Hurricane Opportunities Two tool tray drawers are above the cloth- President’s Message lined catch tray EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES Katrina pg. 42 American Watchmakers- By Amy Dunn, Editor, Manuel Yazijian, CMW21 A pre-drilled hole allows for instant instal- Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) Horological Times pg. 2 Advertiser’s Index lation of a Waldmann or Dazor Lamp. 701 Enterprise Drive pg. 4 pg. 45 A predrilled hole is also provided for the Harrison, OH 45030 Executive Director’s 866-FOR-AWCI (367-2924) VOH Vacuum/Pressure arm. Stephen Forsey: The Message Industry Advisory or 513-367-9800 James E. Lubic, CMW21 Board Members Fax 513-367-1414 Watchmaker’s Watch- Solid Wood Benches with Adjustable Armrests pg. 3 pg. 45 [email protected] • www.awci.com maker Description Stock # Width Depth Height Price www.facebook.com/MyAWCI By Jordan Ficklin, CW21 pg. 8 AWCI Convention Oak Single BN101/OAK 47.5” 26” 40” $ 2695.00 A Huge Success Maple Single BN101/MAPLE 47.5” 26” 40” 2495.00 BN101/OAK Amy S. Dunn The Atomic Watch: Pg. 16 Going Fast! Oak Double BN102 OAK 61.5” 26” 40” 3195.00 Oak Single Bank Workbench Managing Editor & Advertising Manager Amazing Technology The New Book by Breadboard on right side. Ext. 307 [email protected] Maple Double BN102/MAPLE 61.5” 26” 40” 2995.00 By Jordan Ficklin, CW21 Affiliate Chapter News Archie Perkins: pg. 13 Pg. 23 Antique Watch James E. 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Fernandez Ron Iverson, CMC In A Material World pg. 38 ©stephaniefrey.canstockphotosinc BN1452 VOH Karel Ebenstreit, CMW, CC21 David Fahrenholz By Bill Thomas Vacuum/Pressure Arm Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW pg. 29 AWCI Course and Exam Robert D. Porter, CMW Schedule The VOH Vacuum/pressure arm Ron Landberg, CW21 pg. 39 BN102/MAPLE fits the new bench using a pre- Maple Double Bank Workbench Horological Times Advertising Policy & Editorial Policy drilled 40mm hole. Includes Breadboards on both sides industry The publisher reserves the right to approve all advertis- payment made, on www.awci.com or the American Reprinting and reproduction is prohibited without written permission from aluminum pressure handpiece and ing copy and reject any advertisements not in keeping Watchmakers-Clockmakers Facebook page. the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. Copyright ©2012 by the with the publisher’s standards. The publisher may, at Editorial material and letters of opinion are invited, vacuum handpiece with soft white American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. the publisher’s sole discretion and for any reason and but reflect the opinions of the authors only and do not brush tip. $529.00 news without notice, decline to publish or republish any represent the views of the American Watchmakers- Horological Times (ISSNO 145-9546) is published monthly and copyrighted ad, in which case any fees submitted or paid for such Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), its directors, officers or by the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, 701 Enterprise Drive, ads shall be returned or rebated to the advertiser. The employees. AWCI reserves the right to edit all submit- Harrison, OH 45030-1696. Subscription price for the public is $149.00 per year New Linde Werdelin publisher reserves the right to edit all copy. The adver- ted materials and is under no obligation to accept any ($8.50 per copy). Members subscription is $70.00 which is included with Diving Watches tiser and/or agency agrees to assume liability for all submitted materials for publication. The appearance, annual dues of $149.00. Periodicals postage paid at Harrison, OH 45030 and pg. 40 content of advertisements printed. They will also accept reference, or advertisement of any product or service in additional entries. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Horological Times, responsibility for any claims or suits arising therefrom this publication shall not be deemed an endorsement 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Jules Borel & Co. brought against the publisher. Printed articles may also of such products, methods or services by AWCI, its 1110 Grand Boulevard n Kansas City, Missouri 64106 be used without permission expressly sought, or directors, officers or employees. Phone 800-776-6858 n Fax 800-776-6862 n julesborel.com Horo Times ad Adj Arm Benches 10- 2012 with lamp.indd 1 10/4/2012 2:42:14 PM a message from the president a message from the executive director MANUEL YAZIJIAN, CMW21 he summer vacation so I can share them with the rest of the team on this period being over after Board of Directors. Tall the fun and excite- ment that we all deserved, Also, if you would like to serve on a committee or we quickly realize the fall have questions, comments and concerns I encour- season has drawn fast upon age you to contact me at the following e-mail ad- us. It is time for reflection dress below. and assessment of our cur- rent standing, followed by In the meantime, keep your skills honed, your stan- planning and preparation for dards very high, your attitude professional, your the following business year. tools and equipment in great condition and your workshops clean and organized. You never know Planning for the future is always a good thing to do. who may come by to pay you a visit. Many of us are artisans and technicians, involved in the small world of watch and clock repair and res- Manuel Yazijian toration that comes across our workbenches. Each [email protected] repair has its own set of challenges that we have to identify and solve with the ultimate goal of render- ing that timepiece back to working condition; and GET TO KNOW YOUR not just any working condition, but close to that of when it left the factory. This is a tall order. However, NEW WEBSITE: we quite often drown in the details of solving the challenges of the job in front of us, and this takes Did you know? us away from the task of planning and growing our business. It is important to set time aside for this and • Find Thousands of Technical ask someone else to help with planning if you are Guides Online unsure of how to go about it. Asking for help does not mean we do not know, it means we want to plan Go to For Watchmakers, scroll down better by minimizing mistakes. to Technical Guides & Requests Take one day off. Get out of your workshop if you • Free Marketing Artwork To need a different environment, a place where there Customize and Print are no interruptions, with no phone calls or e-mails.