Modding Classes

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Do you have a watch you want to change up? A new bezel insert, crystal, dial, hands? How about heat-treating the case, or using an epoxy paint to color it? Ceramic e-coating or plating? We will supply the tools and know-how to mod your watch, while you will supply the parts you want to use to make your watch truly yours.

What’s included in each course:

Access to professional-grade tools
Help with common modding issues
Guided help with completing your mods

Mod Class 101: Modification Time! Heat Treating, Chemical Etching

This class will introduce you to the uses of heat and chemicals to change the appearance of your watch case. We will provide you with a case to use as practice, or you can bring your own. Please note that if you bring in your own case, we cannot guarantee the success of plating your watch case, but we're game if you are.

6 hours, over 2 days
Heat treating techniques using a torch and quenching methods
Etching techniques using salt water and acid baths

Mod Class 102: Modification Time! Intro to Cerakote, Kliar nano-ceramic e-coating, and Electroplating

In this course we will be introducing you to Cerakote epoxy coating and Kliar nano-ceramic e-coatings. We will provide each student with 3 cases, one for Cerakote, one for Kliar, and one for electroplating. Please note the cases will need to be picked up at a separate time, due to the time needed to bake the coatings.

6 hours, plus separate pick-up time, over 2 days
Introduction to using a sandblaster for surface prep
Introduction to using a paint gun (Cerakote)
Electroplating techniques (Kliar e-coating)
Electroplating (using nickel, copper, or gold* chemical solutions) *PLEASE NOTE: there is an additional charge for gold plating.

Mini courses:

These courses are perfect for someone who doesn't want/need a full course. They are each 3 hours, and will cover a smaller portion of the material covered in the full classes, generally taking one subject from the full class and focusing on that topic.

Mini course 1: Polishing

We will use the polishing motor, various wheels and compounds, and an ultrasonic to put a final finish on your piece. We will have cases available for purchase if you do not want to provide your own.

Mini course 2: It's just not running

Bring your watch in for some 1 on 1 time with our watchmaker to discuss problems and solutions to your watch woes. We will happily help attempt to repair your piece while you are here, or help you find solutions on your own if we cannot. Class size is limited to 1 person.

Mini course 3: Plating all the things

We will be using chemicals to plate your watch case or movement bits with nickel, copper or gold* (*there is an additional charge for gold plating). We will have cases available for purchase, or you can use your own. We cannot guarantee the success of plating your own case, but we can all learn from the experience.

If you have a particular topic you'd like to cover, please let us know, and we'll see if we can accommodate you! Prices for the classes do vary, but the non-refundable nature of the fees do not.