What’s the difference between a watch repair-man and a watchmaker?
The real difference between these two stems from their ability. A repairman can do minor repairs on a timepiece but can not repair high-quality timepieces nor can he or she repair a mechanical timepiece if the parts are discontinued. A watchmaker has enough knowledge and experience that, if needed, a piece can be fabricated if no original pieces are available. Anyone can be a watch repairman with a little bit of training. To be certified as a watchmaker or a clockmaker, an individual needs training, testing, certification by an accredited institution and should have years of experience.
