SWISS / AMERICAN
WATCHMAKERS
TRAINING ALLIANCE
(SAWTA)
SAWTA
INTENTION
TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN TRAINING ACTIVITES
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENT WATCHMAKERS
TO SUPPORT ROLEX RETAILERS IN THE U.S. MARKET
SAWTA
PROPOSED ALLIANCE MEMBERS
ROLEX
WOSTEP
AWCI
ROLEX SPONSORED SCHOOLS
[Lititz - OSU - Saint Paul - Seattle]
ALLIANCE MEMBERS EACH CONTRIBUTE THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
SAWTA
CURRICULUM DESIGN
CONTENTS
ACTIVITIES
(What the students need to learn)
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
(When they learn it)
(How they learn it)
SAWTA
CONTENTS
(What the students need to learn)
STANDARD PROFICIENCIES ( i.e. WOSTEP)
PLUS
- GENERAL WATCH SERVICE SKILLS
- CASE / BRACELET PROFICIENCIES
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- COMMUNICATION
- WORK FLOW
- ESTIMATING
SAWTA
CURRICULUM DESIGN
CONTENTS
ACTIVITIES
(What the students need to learn)
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
(When they learn it)
(How they learn it)
SAWTA
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
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1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
SAWTA
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
SAWTA
BASIC MICROMECHANICS
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
Tool and equipment maintenance
Reading blueprints, sketches, charts
Preparing blueprints and sketches, manually and computer aided
Selection and application of measuring devices under consideration of systematic and coincidental errors
Tracing
Sawing
Filing (plane, angled, parallel)
Drilling
De-burring
Changing properties of ferrous metals by thermal treatment, i.e. hardening, tempering
Clamping
Design and manufacturing of basic tools
Surface finishing
Checking of rotating components for trueness, roundness, and balance
Specific properties and characteristics of materials, ferrous, non-ferrous, synthetics
Selection of materials according to composition, properties, and shape
Physical principles of thermal treatment
Cutting geometry for machining ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Troubleshooting procedures for machines and equipment
Relevant safety regulations and procedures
Relevant environmental standards
Basic principles of physics
Basic metalworking principles
Handling materials, operating machines and equipment according to applicable safety regulations and standards
Properties of process materials, especially hazardous materials
Potential hazards in storage and application
SAWTA
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
ADVANCED MICROMECHANICS I
Turning with hand held cutting tool
Connection techniques
Thread cutting
Design and manufacturing of tools
Selecting cutting fluids
Burnishing
Use of hand held cutting broaches
Use of hand held smoothing broaches
Physical and chemical principles of Connection techniques
Knowledge of grinding and polishing devices and compounds depending
On the intended surface quality
Physical principles of burnishing
SAWTA
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
ADVANCED MICROMECHANICS II
Turning with cross slide
Milling
Advanced clamping
Centering
Design and manufacturing of watch components
Advanced surface finishing
Computer software: CAD
Principles of movement design
SAWTA
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
SAWTA
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
WATCH SERVICE I
Geared power transmission
Geared power transmission diagnostic
Basic watch disassembly / assembly
Lubrication
Electronic watch movements - diagnostic
Electronic watch movements – disassembly / reassembly
Dial and hands installation
Casing movements
Surface finishing (intro)
General commercial value of quality timepieces
General marketing and service philosophies of the main watch brands
History of profession, nationally and globally
Electronics pertaining to horology
Principles of power transmission
Bearing principles
Geography pertaining to the concept of time
Economical and sociological aspects of horology
Physical and chemical principles of lubrication
Movement manufacturers
Principles of surface preparation and finishing
Precious metals and alloys
SAWTA
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
WATCH SERVICE II
Escapement diagnostic
Escapement adjustment
Oscillator diagnostic
Finishing exterior components
Determining wear and functional defects, selecting the appropriate repair procedures, documentation
Current, recent, and historic watch brands
Automatic winding systems
Calendar systems
Chronograph systems
Technical principles of case design
Technical principles of bracelet design
Escapement categories and differentiation
Escapement design
Working principles and definition of escapements
Oscillating systems
Oscillating systems in their application as time standards
SAWTA
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
SAWTA
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
Workshop Organization
Estimating
Complications – Automatics
Complications – Chronographs
Determining (pinpointing) functional problems by systematic testing
procedures, documentation
Case / bracelet diagnostic
Case / bracelet repair / refinishing
Real life production work
Acquisition of relevant information from brands, customers, members of
the professional community
Computer software: office (or comp)
Quality Control of completed repairs using systematic testing procedures
Cosmetic quality control of completed repairs.
Customer consultation
Spare parts – acquisition, administration, documentation
General landscape of the watchmaking profession
Customer expectations
SAWTA
CURRICULUM DESIGN
CONTENTS
ACTIVITIES
(What the students are learning)
PROFICIENCY TIMELINE
(When they are learning it)
(How they learn it)
SAWTA
CURRICULUM DESIGN
ACTIVITIES
(How they learn it)
- WATCH COMPONENT / TOOL MAKING (INCL. DESIGN)
- SERVICING OF TRAINING WATCHES
- REAL LIFE WATCH SERVICING
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
1/3 MICROMECHANICS AND
BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
1/3 WATCH SERVICE
PROFICIENCIES
SAWTA
MICROMECHANICS AND BASIC SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
Making a workpiece consisting of multiple interacting
components. One component to be made is defined
exactly by a blueprint, the other interacting components
need to be designed and made by the student.
Example: Hand pusher with several exchangeable tips,
slick style movement holder, model of click, enlarged
balance wheel and staff etc.
Project: School Watch
SAWTA
WATCH SERVICE PROFICIENCIES
Combined testing of all watchmaking
proficiencies by servicing a basic hand
wound watch including end shake
adjustment, escapement adjustment,
hairspring adjustment, fitting
dial/hands and casing. Includes case
refurbishing.
SAWTA
1/3 REAL LIFE APPLICATION
“Real life service”
performance:
Assessment of quantity and
quality of complete service
work on Rolex watches.
Complicated watches (Chronographs)
Restorations (very limited)
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
- EXAM CREATION
- EXAM ADMINISTRATION
- EXAM ASSESSMENT
ORCHESTRATED IN COOPERATION WITH ALLIANCE MEMBERS
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
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Theoretical Component
Theoretical Component – Answers
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
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SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
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SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
INTERMEDIATE EXAMS
Testing of proficiencies outlined (which include but are not limited to the
proficiencies tested in the WOSTEP exams).
These proficiencies WILL BE TESTED USING VARIING PROJECTS so that
the school is not preparing the students for a specific project.
(Preparation of a specific project is greatly limiting the width of the curriculum's
contents scope and inhibits the development of problem solving skills.
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
INTERMEDIATE EXAMS
Exams are compiled by SAWTA and individually approved by the members.
After approval the exam will be administered by SAWTA (members are invited).
The assessment is performed by SAWTA members in cooperation with SAWTA.
SAWTA
TESTING –
CERTIFICATION
FINAL EXAMINATION
Combined testing of the proficiency mix relevant for high grade retail work in
theory and practice (for details refer to the proficiency lists)
The SAWTA final exam is designed to serve as common basis of performance certification
for each alliance member
Passing candidates will receive the individual certificates of proficiency from each alliance member
SAWTA
PRIMARY TRAINING
MATERIALS
WATCHES WITH CALIBERS:
ROLEX 1500
ROLEX 3035
TUDOR 2824
TUDOR 7750
SAWTA
SECONDARY TRAINING
MATERIALS
WATCHES WITH CALIBERS: ROLEX 3135
ROLEX 2035
ROLEX 2135
ROLEX 4030
ROLEX 4130
ROLEX 5035
SAWTA
SUMMARY
Changes:
1. Micromechanics intermediate exams will test for higher
level cognitive skills (critical thinking, problem solving). This
will help to shift the focus in curriculum design on these essential
skills
2. Watch service proficiency testing will be done in a coherent
manner. This will encourage a curriculum design that emphasizes
the interdependence of the individual areas and will result in
better diagnostic skills.
3. The final exam will include case and bracelet refinishing in
addition to all other components that have been tested in the
WOSTEP or AWCI exams.