Yes I thought as much, I wish you the best of luck for the future.

Hey Robert, I may at some point talk about work I’ve done. But unfortunately I won’t be able to mention any specifics of any company I’ve worked for.

In respect to Tag Heuer, they have a huge marketing department who carefuly craft their image, it’s not really my place to contribute to that. Although my intentions may be positive, anything I talk about may inadvertantly have a negative side effect. So you always have to be careful.

A lot of companies have methods and practices they don’t want made public, because of competitor advantage and also because they enjoy a mystique of what goes on in their workshop.

In any case, I don’t work for Tag Heuer anymore; I stayed there for a little less than a year before I was poached elsewhere. My time there was wholeheartedly positive, working with some incredible people and talent.

Colin

Hi again, just a quick follow on from my first message. I would be very interested to read about the kinds of things you work on at Tag Heuer. Perhaps the subject of a future blog post? Unless of course Tag Heuer wouldn’t approve of such things.

Thanks Robert!

Well it’s never too late to make the leap. I was 32 when I first heard about watchmaking and 34 when I was first employed as a watchmaker, so there’s no barrier based on age.

Keep up the hobby though, it’s always the best groundwork for a later career – even if it’s much later in life for you. Having a job that’s also your hobby can’t be so bad eh?

Colin

Thanks for your message Peter!

Well, a pass is a pass, although the mark you get does always feel very personal! Your score for the cock and plate exam beat me anyway. haha!

I’ll be doing my portfolio this year too hopefully, are you doing the watch or clock pathway?

Colin

Peter