Transform Your Passion into a Profession.

Become a Certified Watch Builder!

“It's time to separate yourself from the pack!”


Structured training with expert guidance.

Official certification for credibility.

Access to exclusive TWBC training.

Trusted Watch Builder Certification

(TWBC)

Certification Schedule

WHAT CERTIFICATION OFFERS

Badge

Official "Certified Watch Builder" Badge – Display it on your website, emails and social media channels.

Public Notoriety/Exposure

Your profile on the (TrustedWatchBuilders.com) website (with marketing via the Horology Hub Watch Builder Magazine, Instagram and other social media channels.) can help to bring traffic to your business.

Monthly Mastermind Calls

Exclusive monthly calls only for certified builders, which we discuss the industry, trends and more.

Client Confidence

Certification allows you to stand out as an expert, which helps closing Clients and excelling your business.

TRUSTED WATCH BUILDER CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION BREAKDOWN

You’ve put together watches. You’ve swapped parts, tested mods and refined your craft. But how do you prove your expertise?

With the Trusted Watch Builder Certification (TWBC) program, you’ll gain the skills, credibility, and connections to take your watch building and modding to the next level.


Getting Trained

Gain access to the Horology Hub Private Forum Certification section.
Videos, PDF downloads and FULL training on the test itself (which combines video, the actual questions from the test), combined with thought processes designed to help you excel and pass.
Get support from our panel of seasoned watch builders and receive expert feedback.

Taking the Test

Testing is online and includes multiple choice, checkbox answers and can be completed any time you wish.

You will then send in images of your work as a template for your expertise.

Once you pass the test and send in your answers, you will receive your official certification, badge, and exclusive rewards, which is good for a full year of the approval date.


Below are examples of the TWBC Certificate and Badge, as well as an example TWBC ad that is shared on social media and other related Horology Hub marketing channels.

Private Forum Certification Training

Once you make your purchase below, you will be taken to a page that has all of the training parts with full instructions. Additionally, you will have full access to the Certification section of the Horology Hub private forum. This is INCLUDED in your TWBC Certification training.

The certification training forum has everything you'll need to pass the test including the actual test questions dissected by Adam.

This means you'll be completely briefed on the testing before you even begin!

Private Forum Access for ALL Certification Training.

Private Horology Hub Facebook Group for Meeting and Working with Other Certified Members.

Frequently Asked Questions


How will I be recognized once certified?

Each certification comes with a digital badge and completion certificate. Plus, you will be registered on the Trusted Watch Builders website with your badge number, name, current status and any contact information you provide. Furthermore, the TrustedWatchBuilders.com website will be featured (full page) in the Watch Builder Magazine future editions.

How much is the certification?

The certification is a one-time-fee of $349, with an annual renewal of $20 per year thereafter. The renewal fee allows you to remain in good standing and subjects you to free marketing.

In short, a portion of your renewal goes towards marketing the TWBC website, which can help bring you traffic.

What tools do I need?

Since this is a certification, we assume you already have the correct tools to build a watch. However, we do offer a full list of the minimal tools to help you get certified. The biggest ones you'll need (at least to understand an implement), are a timegrapher and pressure tester.

How hard is the certification test?

Since this certification is based around builders and modders (not watch makers), it's a very easy test to get through as it doesn't cover full restoration of movements as we will be dealing with the Seiko NH series mostly. Although, you WILL learn the basics of the movement and light modification (Day/Date Wheel removal, small repairs, etc.), meaning just about anyone could take the test and pass. We will also have you send in pictures of your build proving you understand the basics of the watch building and client care processes.

I'm brand new to watch building. Will this help me get started in the business as well?

Not only is the training geared towards becoming a recognized (Certified) watch builder, but the training itself is geared towards new and seasoned builders both.

All training assets have been created in a very down-to-earth manor, which supports the least amount of tools, the best price tools (for example, there's a crystal press video using a $10 crystal press.) and the easiest setups to get you started.

I'm brand new to watch building. Will this help me get started in the business as well?

Not only is the training geared towards becoming a recognized (Certified) watch builder, but the training itself is geared towards new and seasoned builders both.

All training assets have been created in a very down-to-earth manor, which supports the least amount of tools, the best price tools (for example, there's a crystal press video using a $10 crystal press.) and the easiest setups to get you started.

The Four Foundations

The following for catagories are set as the foundation for the certification training on the forum. Each piece is made as its own complete section and can be viewed in any order.

General Watch Building

Everything from setting up a build, making sure you have the right parts, to putting together a solid Client timepiece. Light modification, but no advanced movement assembly is covered, but WILL be shared in the general forum.

Pressure Testing

This section coveres how to make sure your timepieces are water tight. Gaskets, crystals, casebacks, crowns are all covered.

Timegraphing

Learn how to regulate your Seiko NH series automatic movement, demagnatize, and deal with certain issues that may arise from Client wear and tear.

Customer Strategies

This section deals with everything from marketing for new Clients, to servicing repair or warranty work, to understanding how to close and service a completed sale.

Our Board Advisors
Adam King

Creative Asset Director/Owner - Horology Hub/Jadeion Watch Co.

Tra Duba

HH Advisor/Owner - Watch-Modz.com

Otto Jay Peacock

HH Advisor/Owner - ottostraps.co.uk

Yu Andoh

HH Advisor/Owner - andoandoando.com

Mikel Coffee
Iain Werry

Board Manager/HH Advisor

Time to Level Up Your Game!

It's time to add you to the ranks of the honest, qualified, and CERTIFIED watch builders!

Once you make your purchase, you will receive instant access to the TWBC testing page so you can review the test in detail, as well as gain access to the Horology Hub Private forum Certification Section. This is a separate section of the private forum that has all of the training materials you'll need to take and pass the test!

You will ALSO be added to the Horology Hub Private Facebook Group for ongoing support and community sharing.

We're excited to have you!

Adam King

TWBC Certification

$349


Online Testing

Certification Forum Access

Digital Certification Badge

Exclusive TWBC Member Calls
Trusted CertID List
Certificate of Completion PDF
Private Facebook Group

Watch Builder Magazine Exposure ( Via the TWBC Website) and more!