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Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:56 am

Hey gang, tired of keeping up with which watchmaker is taking new work and what the pricing is? Me too... that's why I came up with http://findawatchmaker.com. It's modelled after thumbtack and airbnb with a review system. I'm currently working on the full website so if anyone wants to beta test it let me know and I'll give you access.

My goal is to put watchmakers and watch enthusiasts in one place, where the service is clearly outlined with a clear timeline. Let me know what you guys think. Any and all feedback is welcome!

Cheers
Alex

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:34 am

Cool. Good luck with your venture! How do you control quality of the watchmakers?

I usually do findterry'semail.com

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:30 pm

andrema wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:34 am
Cool. Good luck with your venture! How do you control quality of the watchmakers?

I usually do findterry'semail.com

As a user, you'll be able to filter through watchmakers certifications, see pic below.

But as we know, there will be people that shop based on price, not qualifications. In the end, the watchmakers' certification and rep will win.
Does that make sense?

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:10 pm

Check the link, Alex - it takes back to DWC - or maybe my brower is jacked up - I'd love to take a look at it
Great idea

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:11 pm

Great idea, looking forward to seeing the working site.

Rob.B · Post by **Rob.B** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:22 pm

Good idea...Looking forward to seeing it all set up...Will this cover the UK also...?

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 2:49 pm

rockmastermike wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:10 pm
Check the link, Alex - it takes back to DWC - or maybe my brower is jacked up - I'd love to take a look at it
Great idea

Link fixed. feel like a moron for not checking it in the first place

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 2:51 pm

Chocodove wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:11 pm
Great idea, looking forward to seeing the working site.

Thanks man. I have to find some watchmakers that would want to post some services so it doesn't look empty at launch

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 2:54 pm

Rob.B wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:22 pm
Good idea...Looking forward to seeing it all set up...Will this cover the UK also...?

Yes, I'm looking at getting watchmakers from all over the world.

For local deals, there will be the option to drop off and pick up the watch from the watchmaker's location.
The workflow on the website will it very easy for communication and showing progress. The hope is watchmakers will adopt the platform to ease the amount of work on their end.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:23 pm

Great idea. A few of us have talked about doing this but nothing came of it. Some of the best watchmakers aren't certified though. I know some shitty ones that are unfortunately. A rating system would be cool.

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:39 pm

toxicavenger wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:23 pm
Great idea. A few of us have talked about doing this but nothing came of it. Some of the best watchmakers aren't certified though. I know some shitty ones that are unfortunately. A rating system would be cool.

Ya exactly! That's why I left the option of no certification and ya there is a review system.
Here's the beta site if anyone wants to mess around with it:

http://findawatchmaker.sharetribe.com

Post by **River Rat** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:57 pm

It's been done before but really did not work great for me.
https://members.awci.com/AWCIWEB/AWCISe ... earch.aspx
Hope yours is better. Good luck in putting it together I book marked it to check it out when it's up and running.

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:46 am

River Rat wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:57 pm
It's been done before but really did not work great for me.
https://members.awci.com/AWCIWEB/AWCISe ... earch.aspx
Hope yours is better. Good luck in putting it together I book marked it to check it out when it's up and running.

That doesn't look very good or user friendly.
Thanks for the positive vibes

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:03 pm

Excellent idea - always looking for a good watchmaker. I should buy a timex from Walmart and be done with this drama

HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:34 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Excellent idea - always looking for a good watchmaker. I should buy a timex from Walmart and be done with this drama

That or a Seiko quartz or Citizen solar.
Or stick to 7S26 and never bother getting the movement serviced.
Or send it to Terry!

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:37 am

deepcdvr wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:03 pm
Excellent idea - always looking for a good watchmaker. I should buy a timex from Walmart and be done with this drama

That would be a good way to go, unfortunately some of us have a sickness

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:41 am

HapaHapa wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:34 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Excellent idea - always looking for a good watchmaker. I should buy a timex from Walmart and be done with this drama
That or a Seiko quartz or Citizen solar.
Or stick to 7S26 and never bother getting the movement serviced.
Or send it to Terry!

Ditto. I wish swiss watches were as dependable as Seikos.

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:51 pm

After quite a bit of time, the website is ready for all of you to tear it to shreds. I was able to get 2 watchmakers to sign up

http://www.findawatchmaker.com

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:45 am

Pretty cool

Found a typo under water damage:

“Don't wait, the fast you act”

Should be “Don't wait, the faster you act”

Morethan1 · Post by **Morethan1** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:45 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Pretty cool

Found a typo under water damage:

“Don't wait, the fast you act”

Should be “Don't wait, the faster you act”

Thanks dude, I fix.

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