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Horology (WATCHES) with Cameron Weiss

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Oct 18, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Cameron's Early Watch Passion

  • Cameron Weiss started watchmaking after enjoying wearing a cheap plastic watch as a kid.
  • His early interest grew into a passion that led him to watchmaking school and eventually owning a company.
ADVICE

Traits for Watchmaking Success

  • Success in watchmaking requires excellent eyesight, steady hands, and ability to focus for hours.
  • Watchmaking schools select students based on patience and learning ability to handle delicate, repetitive work.
INSIGHT

Mechanical vs Quartz Watches

  • Mechanical watches run on springs that store energy, while quartz watches use batteries and quartz crystals.
  • Quartz crystals oscillate electronically to keep time and are more accurate but less artisanal.
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