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25 Jul '12, 8pm
Know any folks looking to buy a new watch? I'm teaching an intro class for @skillshare's Style Semester!
Ever wondered why a Rolex costs 100 times as much as a Timex? Trying to buy a watch for your boyfriend or dad or sister but have no idea where to start? Need a primer on basic watch terminology and concepts? Intimidated by all those big shiny timepieces worn by all your Wall Street colleagues and need a quick Watch 101? Well, this class is for you! In this Skillshare Style Semester class, I'll be giving a hands-on introduction to watches, movements, and watch buying. By the end of the class, you'll know: What's the difference between a quartz watch and an automatic watch? What makes a watch a dress watch or a "sports" watch? Watch vocabulary The meaning of "Swiss Made" Brand overview Basic watch care Resources for learning more about watches I'll be bringing some watches of my own to pass around, and there will also be Q&A time at the end where you can ask me for personal ...
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