ABOUT ME

I’m Dave Jacobs, Certified Watchmaker. I became interested in Watches and Watchmaking at the age of 17, when my Grandmother gave me my Great Grandfather’s key wind Waltham pocket watch. Since then, watches have remained my passion. After spending 26 years in the USAF as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Logistics Manager, I decided to become a full time Professional Watchmaker.

I wanted to achieve the highest level qualifications available soI chose the WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program) course at Oklahoma State UniversityOkmulgee Oklahoma, one of five WOSTEP programs in the USA. I graduated December 2000, with an Associate Degree in Watch and Micro-Instrument Repair, and WOSTEP Certification.

MY RESUME

Jan, 2001 – Mar, 2001: Watchmaker, Cartier and Baume Mercier Service Center, New York City, NY

Apr, 2001 – May, 2003: Watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin Service Center, New York City, NY

May, 2003 – Nov, 2003: Service Manager, Prestige Brands, Swatch Group, US, Weehawken, NJ

Dec, 2003 – Dec, 2006: Watchmaker, Carl Greve Jewelers, Portland, Oregon

Dec, 2006: Independent Watchmaker, DJ Watchmaker, Inc, Beaverton, Oregon

Professional Associations

American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) - since 1976

AWCI Chronometer Club – Member #69 since 2001

National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) - since 1972