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Old 8 May 2024, 09:53 AM   #31
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Congratulations and welcome to TRF. Pay attention in class.
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:21 AM   #32
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That’s very cool! Best of Luck!
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:24 AM   #33
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Awesome stuff! Best of luck to you.
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Old 8 May 2024, 11:55 AM   #34
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Fantastic career decision. Good luck!
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:26 PM   #35
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Great 1st post. Good luck and please do report back (hopefully good news)!
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:40 PM   #36
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Welcome and best of luck! Maybe one day you’ll be services our timepieces!
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:58 PM   #37
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I remember that post. Hope you are selected. Please stay in touch!
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:14 PM   #38
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Old 8 May 2024, 05:56 PM   #39
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Good luck and hope you are selected for this incredible opportunity! If you make it please let us know the inside scoop on issues with the 3235 movement)))
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Old 8 May 2024, 07:19 PM   #40
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Very cool! Good luck to you!
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Old 8 May 2024, 07:47 PM   #41
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Welcome to the forum.
Much success - did you actually fly all the way from Europe to apply?


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Old 8 May 2024, 08:29 PM   #42
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Good for you! I actually suggested the school as a career path for my oldest grandson, who is a Junior in High School. He has always been a tinkerer, and is probably not college bound. He happens to live in Dallas. We need more people who know how to work on these wonderful little machines. Good luck to you!

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This is a genius ploy to get someone in the family to be able to service all your watches, at a minimal cost! Love it!
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Old 8 May 2024, 09:40 PM   #43
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:16 PM   #44
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Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster here. Just wanted to give a major shoutout to the forum for bringing me here. You see, I was lurking the board several months ago and saw someone post about Rolex opening a new watchmaking school in Dallas, and, to make a long story short, I applied.
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:49 PM   #45
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:49 PM   #46
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Good luck, hopefully you will get it!!
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Old 8 May 2024, 10:56 PM   #47
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Old 9 May 2024, 01:23 AM   #48
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Old 9 May 2024, 01:55 AM   #49
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This program comes with a job, at an RSC upon successful completion, and a monthly stipend while training. It’s an excellent opportunity for young people with the kind of mindset and manual dexterity needed for this occupation.

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From what my son said, this is partially true.

Students do receive a $1800/mth stipend for the 18 month training. They then must successfully complete their final exam at the Rolex factory in Geneva.

Once they are certified they do have a job, but not necessarily at an RSC. My son was told that the majority of new technicians are destined for new AD locations. Any prospective new dealer must have a certified tech on staff.
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Old 9 May 2024, 02:38 AM   #50
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My son was told that the majority of new technicians are destined for new AD locations. Any prospective new dealer must have a certified tech on staff.
When I was a student at LWT, we were told that while we could work for an RSC, they would prefer if we were employed by ADs or independents instead.

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Old 9 May 2024, 04:57 AM   #52
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That's awesome! I took a watchmaking class a few years ago but it seemed very difficult to turn it into a lucrative career. Good on you and good luck :)
It might differ around the world, but here in Europe it is a pretty decent salary as a Rolex watchmaker. It won't make you rich but it's comfortable for sure.
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Old 9 May 2024, 05:12 AM   #53
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It might differ around the world, but here in Europe it is a pretty decent salary as a Rolex watchmaker. It won't make you rich but it's comfortable for sure.
I'm at an AD in the US, and I will agree that the pay is comfortable, and the work is stable.
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any update - how did it go?
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Old 17 May 2024, 05:22 AM   #55
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any update - how did it go?
Agreed, I'm curious as to how it went as well.
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Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster here. Just wanted to give a major shoutout to the forum for bringing me hete. You see, I was lurking the board several months ago and saw someone post about Rolex opening a new watchmaking school in Dallas, and, to make a long story short, I applied. 2 interviews and a test later, and I'm sitting in the lobby of the US headquarters waiting on my final interview.

Whoever posted that however many months ago, I really appreciate you.
Good luck my friend
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Welcome to the forum and good luck!!!
That says it all! Good luck!
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