Q&A w/ a Watchmaker (How to know if my watch needs service? Is there a wrong way to handle a watch?)

Shop Watches: https://teddybaldassarre.com/ Stream My Documentaries & Exclusive Videos: https://teddybaldassarre.com/pages/member-signup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TeddyBaldassarre Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teddybaldassarre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teddybaldassarre1 00:00 Intro 00:35 What kind of watch do you wear? 01:22 What are you most passionate about when it comes to making watches? 01:53 Can you explain a watch movement? 03:32 How do I know if my watch needs service? 04:30 What is something most people get wrong about watches? 05:30 Can you explain water resistance? 06:52 Are there essential skills watch collectors need? 07:34 How careful do I need to be with the crown? 09:15 Is there a wrong way to put my watch down? 10:58 What is the best way to travel with my watch? 12:25 What does it take to become a watchmaker? 13:46 What is watchmaking school like? 14:52 If somebody is interested in the profession, what should they do first? 16:30 How long does it take to make a watch? 18:33 What is the first thing you have to do when assembling a watch? 20:20 What’s the hardest part about building a watch? 21:52 What do you think modern watch brands are doing wrong? 23:24 What do you think modern watch brands are doing right?