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Offline GTH

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Nicolas G Hayek watchmaking school in KL?
« on: March 27, 2014, 02:26:34 PM »
Hi guys, I know this topic has been brought up before, but I'm not sure where actually to post this topic, OT, watches, events or? you catch my drift la.

The website http://www.nghayekwatchmakingschool.org/The-Schools/Kuala-Lumpur/General-Information.aspx

So my questions are,
1. Has anyone gone to take a look at this school? Are public allowed to tour the school?
2. Do any of you know a student from the school? are they good watchmakers in your opinion?
3. Are they producing quality watchmakers or just train to repair watch?

Mods: if required to relocate thread please do so. Thousand apologies if any inconvenience caused.
Each handmade watch is sold with part of the watchmakers soul. The effort to make the watch perfectly flawless like a gem, takes a lot of the watchmakers concentration. You pay for the "Loving attention" they give to each movement and watch.

Offline Everdying

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Re: Nicolas G Hayek watchmaking school in KL?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2014, 05:36:58 PM »
from what i recall, they only accept 1 or 2 sponsored students per year, and vouched for / endorsed by a swatch employee...and then you will be bonded with swatch group for 2years...
the alternative is to pay something like rm200k for the course.

and no, i dont know anyone who came from that school.
and yes, from the course structure as listed on the website - it is pretty obvious they are being trained to be watch makers.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2014, 05:39:25 PM by Glampyre »

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Re: Nicolas G Hayek watchmaking school in KL?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2014, 01:32:36 PM »
thanks for your reply. Sounds not bad to be bonded 2 years after 2 year study.
any members here tried to apply for the course? got age limit?
Each handmade watch is sold with part of the watchmakers soul. The effort to make the watch perfectly flawless like a gem, takes a lot of the watchmakers concentration. You pay for the "Loving attention" they give to each movement and watch.