G OpenAll Case Wrench Brass Handle Case upener ·tb Case Vise Try this new opener made for screw-back watch cases. With a 4-1/2" handle you have plenty of leverage for stubborn case backs. Easily adjustable lugs for case backs with notches. #59.0570 (with Square Pins) #59.0572 (with Round Pins) Shown with Optional Base Pressure Pin Punch 0 Pop-out stubborn pins in a hurry with this clever device. Just press down until tool "pops". Pin can now be extracted with a pliers if necessary. Supplied with ooo two different tension springs. Our very best Rolex case opener, but now offered with a #59.152 ....... $1295 case holder featuring nylon covered pins, which makes it unnecessary to use a cloth between the opener and the precious watch case. This adjustable case holder simply slips into the grove in the base of the opener- it's fast and convenient. Case holder is made of aluminum and Japanese Spring Bar Tool the watch may inserted into the holder, then put in to the wench to be removed. Also available is the new L-G Base which is bolted to your bench and securely holds the L-G wrench. This popular model originated in Japan and features a special shaped fork tip. #59.0662 $7 200 Many people prefer this shape for getting under straps and bands. Anodized alu­ L-G Wrench w/Case Vise ............ minum body with hardened tool steel double-ended tip. 95 #5:~s:6gnly ...................................... $1295 #59.0262 .......... $6 Extra Fine Broach Set Tap&Die Pocket Watch 4 Piece Set Key Set Screwplate with taps for threading wire or -~ re-threading stripped threads on screws. Wood storage box keeps all taps conveniently together with screwplate. Sizes 0.7-2.0mm. - Includes 14 keys, sizes 00 to 12. Features a miniature pin vise and 12 tiny ~ . broaches made of high carbon cutting steel. Sturdy steel shanks with Broaches are five-sided for enlarging holes and traditional brass caps. range from .05- .55mm. Made in Germany. 95 50 #56.136 ....... $2295 #74.1014 ......... $8 #15.540 ....... $17 national phone orders: fax orders (24 hrs): linger & Co. 1-800-328-0205 1-800-548-9304 * local phone orders: local fax: 1165 Medallion Drive • Saint Paul, MN 55120 Supplying Quality Tools, Parts & Service for Over 80 Years! 651-452-7180 651-452-4298 HoROLOGICAL,. HoROLOGICALTM TIMES Official Publication of the American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute TIMES EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES VOLUME 30, NUMBER 3, MARCH 2006 American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute (AWCI) 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-367-2924 or (513) 367-9800 Fax: (513) 367-1414 FEATURE ARTICLES E-mail: [email protected] 6 Prerequisite for Rolex Spare Parts Account Website: www.awci.com 8 The Hublot Solo T Tourbillon, By Ron DeCorte Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Closed National Holidays 18 Certification Central, By Vince Schrader & Jerry Faier Donna K. Baas: Managing Editor, Advertising Manager Education: Things to Conie Katherine J. Ortt: Associate Editor, Layout/Design Associate 32 Identifying a Missing Repeat Pull, James E. Lubic, CMW: Executive Director By David J. LaBounty Education &Technical Director Lucy Fuleki: Assistant Executive Director 34 Business Basics, Part 3, By Dr. Paul Stairs Thomas J. Pack, CPA: Finance Director Laurie Penman: Clock Instructor Manuel Yazijian, CMW: Watchmaking Instructor COLUMNS Certification Coordinator 14 The Modern German Clock Movement, By Mark Butterworth Nancy L. Wellmann: Education Coordinator Sharon McManus: Membership Coordinator Part 61, Kuckucksuhren or Cuckoo Crazy Mary Huff: Shipping Coordinator 24 The Deadbeat Escapement, By Laurie Penman Heather Weaver: Receptionist/Secretary Jim Meyer: IT Director HOROLOGICAL TIMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE DEPARTMENTS Ron Iverson, CMC: Chairman 2 President's Message, By Jim Door Brien Dews, CC Matt Henning, CW 2 Executive Director's Message, By James E. Lubic Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW 4 Questions & Answers, By David A. Christianson Robert D. Porter, CMW E-mail: [email protected] 37 AWCI Material Search AWCI OFFICERS 38 From the Workshop, By Jack Kurdzionak Jim Door: President 41 Bulletin Board Mark Butterworth: 1st Vice President Dennis Warner, CW: 2nd Vice President 42 AWCI New Members Alice B. Carpenter, CMW, CMEW, FA WI: Secretary 43 Classified Advertising James K. Zimmerman, CMW, CMC, CMEW: Treasurer 48 Advertisers' Index AWCI DIRECTORS Mark Baker, CMW 48 AWCI Employee Directory Gene Bertram, CC Matt Henning, CW Roland (Ron) Iverson, CMC EDUCATION Gerald Kincaid: Affiliate Chapter Director Doug Thompson, CW, CEWT: Research & Education 23 AWCI Academy Watchmaking Classes Council Director 23 AWCI Certification Exam Schedule Willem Van Kempen: Industry Advisory Board Director 30 ETA Combination Course IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Basic Quartz & Mechanical Automatic Chronograph Watch Repair Jack Kurdzionak, CW 47 AWCI Evening Classes in Watch and Clock Repair FELLOW-American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers lnstiMe Robert F. Bishop ·Harold J. Herman James H. Broughton J.M. Huckabee SPECIAL INTEREST Fred S. Burckhardt Gerald G. Jaeger Alice B. Carpenter Benjamin Matz 17 2006 AWCI Annual Convention & Educational Symposium David A. Christianson Robert A. Nelson George Daniels ·Hamilton E. Pease 41 Horological Association of Virginia Annual Convention Wes Door Archie B. Perkins •Henry B. Fried William 0. Smith, Jr. Josephine F. Hagans Milton C. Stevens •Orville R. Hagans ·Marvin E. Whitney Ewell D. Hartman 'Deceased Reprinting and reproduction is prohibited without written permission from the American Watchmakers-aockmake" Institute. Copyright ©2006 by the American Wa!i:hmake ...aockmake" Institute. COVER HOROLOGICAL 7/MES (ISSNO 145-9546) is published monthly and copyrighted by the American Watch· This month's cover features the makers-Cockmakers lnstiMe, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030.1696. Subscription price for the Hublot Solo T Tourbillon public is $79.00 per year {$6.50 per copy). Members subscription is $35.00 which is incKJded with annual dues of $79.00. Periodicals pos~ge paid at Harrison, OH 45030 and addilional entries. POSTMASTER: Cover photo courtesy of Hublot Geneve Send address changes to HOROLOGICAL 7/MES, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH President's Message Jim Door "Beware the ides of March." Thus the soothsayer warned Julius Caesar. But he ignored the changes around him and ultimately was killed on the ides of March (March 15). One thing we can count on is change. It will come whether we want it or not. Ignoring it will not stop it. Our world is not the same as it was 30 years ago; the same goes for our industry. Many of the basic skills needed to work on clocks or watches may not have changed, but there have been many advances in lubricants, materials, new types of timepieces and improved methods for dealing with repairs. As a retailer I have learned that my competition is not just the stores that sell watches and clocks but also those selling DVDs, computers, cars, etc. We are all competing for a piece of the disposable income of the consumers. This is even true in repairs. "Shall I have Grandpa's pocket watch fixed or use that money to buy a digital camera?" We have long realized that to compete we must offer something better, something of value. To do so we must keep learning, keep improving our skills and knowledge. For this purpose we have all joined the AWCI. Major watch manufacturers realize this also. Although they may be competing for the same consumer dollar, they realize to do this they must offer not only a good product but also one that maintains value by being serviceable. This requires numerous trained service personnel, not only in their own service centers but also across the coun­ try. They are working with the A WCI in this mutually beneficial concern. (Continued on page 31.) Executive Director's Message James E. Lubic, CMW The month of March is the first month that the magazine goes out to those who renewed their membership with A WCI for 2006. If you have received this issue that means that you have renewed your membership, and I would like to thank you for your membership and your support of A WCI. Next month I will have the most up-to-date membership numbers available and will relay those to you at that time. In the meantime if you meet a fellow watchmaker or clockmaker please be sure to tell them about A WCI. Our toll free number is easy to remember, 866-FOR-AWCI (866-367-2924) and we would be glad to mail them a sample magazine with additional information describing our many benefits. On February 9'\ lO'h and ll'h the AWCI mid-year Executive Committee meetings took place here in Harrison. The Industry Advisory Board (lAB) met on Thursday. This was the first time the lAB has met during the mid-year meeting. The items discussed and progress made during this meeting showed the Executive Committee that the lAB is truly working to be partners with the A WCI. The biggest news coming from the meeting was Rolex USA sharing a copy of a letter that will be sent out to all who apply for a Rolex spare parts account in the future. The letter "Prerequisite for Rolex Spare Parts Account" outlines for the applicant what is expected of them prior to moving forward with the application process. The complete letter can be seen on page 6. This is good news for AWCI as the letter specifically states that "An applicant must be recognized as a Certified Watchmaker with the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (A WCI)." This is also good for the watchmaker as it informs the individual what is expected of a watchmaker who has a Rolex Spare Parts Account. We hope that other companies/ brands will follow Rolex's lead and publish similar policies.