Currently sitting in the waiting room at Dallas HQ

[Expert time teller]

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.

[shredace]

Good luck. I hope you get accepted for this amazing opportunity!

[OTX]

Good luck!!!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Expert time teller

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 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!

Kat


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[Scottyboy]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

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!

Kat


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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!

[Bazil]

Excellent opportunity for you hope it goes your way !

[DC116710LN]

Best of luck! Keep us posted on how things go

[rolexjackson]

Congratulations I hope you get in!


Life is short, buy the watch.

[Rolex1982]

Good luck, hope you get in!

[S’portEye]

That’s so cool. Good luck, we need you!!

[worldofoyster]

Good luck

[Robf52]

Good for you. Best of luck!

[chro.nic]

That's awesome, best of luck!!
And when you find the guy who posted it and gave you the idea, you owe him a free service!!!!



.nic

[2001jesper]

Pretty damn cool! Fingers crossed

[ZOOK]

Good luck…..

[jb335]

Wow, that is awesome!

Good luck to you and please keep us posted on your journey.

Looking forward to all the watchmaking insight from you for the foreseeable future!


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[thegrandseirolexguy]

Best of luck!


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[andrewjb88]

wow good luck.

[wcwong27]

Good luck! Hope your interview goes well.

[Ballzzz]

Best of Luck!!! Keep us posted?

[rossi46]

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 :)

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by rossi46

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 :)

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.

Kat


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[wyguy]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

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.

Kat


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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.

[Pepperjack]

Originally Posted by wyguy

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.

Congratulations, OP.

[SearChart]

Nice one OP, good luck!

Originally Posted by rossi46

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.

[Pepperjack]

Originally Posted by SearChart

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.

[hl0m4n]

any update - how did it go?

[Knooger]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

any update - how did it go?

Agreed, I'm curious as to how it went as well.

[Onequik135i]

Good luck ! Hope you get the position.

[Pboned]

Best of luck!