Have the watch.
Now know the watch.
An online course for watch lovers and collectors, built from the watches and questions we encounter in the Chronoglide workshop. In 14 modules, learn how watches work, how to care for them and what to look for when buying one.
Pre-order now · €285 → View the 14 modules ↓
The program
Explore all 14 modules
Go from how a watch keeps time to judging its condition, authenticity and value. Select any module to see what it covers.
01Welcome
Meet Kalle Slaap, get oriented and see how the course can help you as a watch owner or collector.
02The Concept of Time
Explore the astronomy behind timekeeping and how we arrived at the units of time and the calendars we use today.
03How Watches Work
Compare mechanical and quartz movements, see how escapements and automatic winding work, and explore the tourbillon.
04Anatomy of a Watch
Get to know the case, movement, strap, crown and crystal, and understand how these parts fit together.
05History and Evolution
Follow the evolution of watches across Germany, Britain, France and Switzerland, and learn why accurate timekeeping mattered for finding longitude.
06Complications
Learn what date and calendar displays, chronographs and moon-phase indicators do.
07Watch Brands
Compare Swiss and Japanese watchmaking, explore fashion brands, microbrands, luxury and haute horlogerie, and unpack terms such as manufacture and in-house.
08Servicing
See why watchmakers disassemble movements, recognise signs that a watch needs attention, and explore amplitude, rate variation and common quartz faults.
09Water Resistance
Learn how water resistance is measured, how cases and seals keep water out, and what to watch for in everyday use.
10The World of Watchmaking
Step inside the workshop to see the parts, tools, machines and investment involved in learning the craft.
11Using and Caring for Your Watch
Learn the basics of winding, cleaning and battery changes, and get familiar with bracelet clasps and push pins.
12Authenticity and Counterfeits
Learn to distinguish original and generic parts, understand watches assembled from mixed components, and spot common signs of a counterfeit.
13Buying and Valuation
Assess vintage watches, recognise common defects and overpolishing, and understand how condition, case finishing and limited editions can affect value.
14The Watchmaker’s Eye
Train your eye to assess component finishing, springs, blued parts, guilloché, design and overall condition.
Your way in
Two ways to learn.
Start with curiosity. Choose a route that suits how deeply you want to explore.
Explorer
Follow the subjects that interest you and build your understanding at your own pace.
Certified
The planned Certified route includes quizzes and a final assessment towards a Chronoglide certificate.
Both routes are included. You’ll have 12 months of access from the date the training opens.
Made in the workshop
From our bench to your screen.
The lessons will live in the Chronoglide Academy learning environment when access begins. The training is sold through Chronoglide.
