With a duration of 6 months and biweekly attendance – in person – the course will be taught by Pedro Coelho and José Campos and guarantees the issuance of a certificate of attendance.

It was designed to offer complete training in wholesale watchmaking in a format that adapts to the professional and family routine of participants.

An important point to highlight is that no prior knowledge in the area is necessary. The main requirement to participate is an interest in watchmaking and a desire to learn, which makes this course accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts.

Time :

• Fortnightly

• Saturdays

• 9-13h

• Calendar : January 18; February 1 and 22; March 22; April 19 and 26; May 3, 17 and 31; June 14 and 21; July 5, 2025.

Objectives

• Identify the different types of watches and their characteristics.

• Perform disassembly, assembly and lubrication of pendulum clocks.

• Diagnose common faults and apply corrective solutions.

• Restore components such as bushings and wheels using appropriate tools.

• Develop a sequential guide for disassembling and assembling pendulum clocks.

• Perform complex repairs, including fitting bushings and tuning hammers and musical mechanisms.

• Apply advanced restoration techniques, such as the construction of bushings on 8mm lathes and the application of gold leaf.

  
  

Program

Module 1: Introduction to Gross Watchmaking (8 hours - Pedro Coelho and José Campos)

• Session 1 (4 hours - José Campos and Pedro Coelho) : Introduction to the different types of wall and pendulum clocks. Visit to a private watchmaking museum to see examples of historical clocks.

• Session 2 (4 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Disassembly and assembly of a Junghans pendulum clock. Cleaning the mechanism with petrol and a brush. Lubrication of the components and creation of a sequential guide for disassembling and assembling the clock.

Module 2: Repairs and Tuning (16 hours - Pedro Coelho)

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Identification of common faults, such as bent pivots and play. Replacing bushings, removing and reinstalling the real spring using winches, and straightening pivots.

• Sessions 3 and 4 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Tuning of hammers and musical mechanisms. Precision adjustments and regulation of clocks.

Module 3: Practical Repair of Student Watches (8 hours) - Pedro Coelho

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Students bring their own watches for repair. Practical diagnosis and repair, supervised by the trainer. Practical test to identify and correct a fault in a watch.

Module 4: Restoration and Construction of Components (16 hours) - José Campos and Pedro Coelho

• Sessions 1 and 2 (8 hours - Pedro Coelho) : Construction of bushings using 8mm lathes. Restoration of clock wheels.

• Sessions 3 and 4 (8 hours - José Campos) : Techniques for applying gold leaf to watch cases. Finishing and polishing.

Trainers

Peter Rabbit

Jose Campos

Price:

• Registration: 300€

• 6 monthly payments of €250

• Offer: tool kit and consumable material throughout the training

Information:

https://www.institutoportuguesderelojoaria.pt/contactos

info@institutoportuguesderelojoaria.pt

+351 966312899 (whatsapp)