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Old 7 May 2024, 11:32 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 7 May 2024, 11:48 PM   #2
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Good luck. I hope you get accepted for this amazing opportunity!
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Old 7 May 2024, 11:49 PM   #3
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Old 7 May 2024, 11:52 PM   #4
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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 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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Old 8 May 2024, 12:08 AM   #5
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Excellent opportunity for you hope it goes your way !
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:10 AM   #6
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:11 AM   #7
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:15 AM   #8
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:17 AM   #9
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That’s so cool. Good luck, we need you!!
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:27 AM   #10
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:29 AM   #11
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Good for you. Best of luck!
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:34 AM   #12
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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!!!!



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Old 8 May 2024, 12:37 AM   #13
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Pretty damn cool! Fingers crossed
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:41 AM   #14
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Old 8 May 2024, 12:54 AM   #15
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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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Old 8 May 2024, 01:26 AM   #16
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:31 AM   #17
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:37 AM   #18
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Good luck! Hope your interview goes well.
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:47 AM   #19
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Best of Luck!!! Keep us posted?
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:49 AM   #20
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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 :)
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Old 8 May 2024, 01:57 AM   #21
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Old 8 May 2024, 02:14 AM   #22
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Old 8 May 2024, 02:21 AM   #23
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My son returned from his interview/bench test there a few weeks ago. He really enjoyed the experience. He was also told that there are 30 positions at the Academy and Rolex has had hundreds of applicants.

I wish you both the best of luck.
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Old 8 May 2024, 02:54 AM   #24
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Old 8 May 2024, 03:14 AM   #25
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Excellent. thanks for sharing.

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Good luck!

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Old 8 May 2024, 04:45 AM   #27
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Old 8 May 2024, 04:56 AM   #28
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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 :)

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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Old 8 May 2024, 09:43 AM   #29
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Sending good vibes your way! I love that you were encouraged by this Forum and wish you the best of luck!
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