Tag: horology

Waltham 1883 pocket watch is done!


I’ve finished refurbishing my paternal grandfather’s pocket watch. My case work had three goofs but I recovered from them. The end result is super satisfying. More info in my video about the case.

Waltham 1883 18S Pocket Watch lift angle


My grandfather’s Waltham pocket watch There isn’t much lift angle information for pocket watches on the web. I hope this helps a future watchmaker student who’s looking for the lift angle of a Waltham 1883 18S pocket watch. Here it is: I estimate the lift angle of a Waltham 1883 18S pocket watch to be … Continue reading Waltham 1883 18S Pocket Watch lift angle →

Watch Technology Institute


I announced this on my YouTube channel. For the three people still reading this blog, I've been accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Watch Technology Institute (WTI). This is a full-time two-year horology program. Unless something weird happens, this officially completes my leaving software engineering for more fertile pastures. I am over the … Continue reading Watch Technology Institute →

Goodbye to software engineering


I'm leaving my software engineering career on Sunday. I’ll stop considering myself a software engineer and I'll shut down my consulting business. I got hooked on computers in my Junior year of high school, and I've been working in computer hardware and software since 1977. That's 48 years working in one realm. I was laid … Continue reading Goodbye to software engineering →

My first Washington Watchmakers – Clockmakers Association meeting


I attended my first meeting WWCA today. About 25 people there by my count. Many watches and tools out for purchase and viewing. Nice crowd. Had a lot of fun. The doggo's name is Phoebe. She sniffed everyone's leg when she arrived. She was a very good girl!