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Learn from Mr. Fujimoto, holder of Japan’s top watch repair
certification and technical school instructor for over a decade.
Gain the skills to repair watches by hand anywhere in the world.
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Free Online Watch
Academy membership
About Online Watch Academy
Join a community of experts and eager learners dedicated to preserving 700 years of horological wisdom and craftsmanship.
Help us pass on the technology and charm of mechanical and other timepieces to the future.
Preview some of our high-quality instructional videos.
What you learn at Online Watch Academy
Through high-quality video tutorials designed by a certified master instructor
  • How to use professional tools
  • Basic to advanced techniques (through a structured curriculum)
  • How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble hand-wound, automatic, and quartz watches

Our courses are ideal for

Serious watch hobbyists
Do it yourselfers with family timepieces to restore or repair
Skilled repairers seeking extra income
Craftsmen who enjoy using precision tools

Instructor profile

Nobukazu Fujimoto
Master instructor at Online Watch Academy
Certified Class‑1 watch repair technician (Japan’s national qualification)

Over 25 years of watch repair experience

Graduated from the Watchmaker Program at Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry.

Currently runs Foliot workshop in Tokyo, where he services diverse antique to modern timepieces.

Over 10 years of teaching experience. Trained over 600 students in watch repair. Shares accurate knowledge in the proper order with care and clarity. Offers a structured online course that empowers students to systematically master professional-level techniques.

Student testimonials

  • Male, 50s, manufacturing industry
  • “I started repairing antique watches as a hobby, but soon realized the limits of self-study.
  • This course lets me learn with clarity and confidence at every step. The quality is in a completely different league than free resources.
  • What I truly appreciate is the opportunity to experience the delicate craftsmanship of Japanese watchmakers.”
  • Female, 20s, product designer
  • “I’ve always been interested in mechanical structures and precision machining, so I took this course to level up my skills.
  • The videos are efficiently edited, making it easy to understand the mechanics behind each process.
  • I also gained many insights that are applicable to my professional work and developed a deeper appreciation of the depth of craftsmanship involved.”
  • Male, 30s, former school teacher
  • “After leaving my teaching job, I wanted to develop a hands-on skill, which led me to take this course.
  • Starting from the fundamentals of disassembly, I was able to build my skills step by step.
  • Even with initial doubts about my abilities, I found I could make steady progress.”
  • Male, 60s, hobbyist after retirement
  • “After leaving my teaching job, I wanted to develop a hands-on skill, which led me to take this course.
  • Starting from the fundamentals of disassembly, I was able to build my skills step by step.
  • Even with initial doubts about my abilities, I found I could make steady progress.”
  • Male, 30s, watch collector
  • “There were so many things I didn’t know! More than once I found myself thinking, ‘There’s no way I could’ve learned this on my own.’”
  • Learning behind-the-scenes techniques has really boosted my confidence in my skills.”
Join for free to get a free pro-level video
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Academy membership
FAQ
Anyone is welcome to join. No prior experience is required.

Absolutely. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, anyone with an interest in watchmaking is welcome. Our curriculum is carefully structured to guide beginners step by step from the very basics.

Yes, experienced learners are also very welcome. While the first year covers foundational skills, it’s designed to be rich in content. The second year focuses on more advanced, hands-on techniques.

In the initial lessons, we use kits for hand-wound and automatic watches.
You'll need to prepare the kits in advance.
All required tools and materials can be purchased through our official partner website.
For more details, please visit:
https://online-watch-academy.com/en/requirements/

While lesson videos can be viewed on a smartphone, we don’t recommend it.
The videos include detailed footage of delicate tasks involving small components, which may be hard to see on a small screen.
We recommend using a computer or tablet with a screen size of at least 10 inches for the best learning experience.

To view videos and live sessions, you’ll need a stable Wi-Fi connection and the appropriate applications.
For more details, please visit:
https://online-watch-academy.com/en/requirements/#digital
Preview some of our high-quality instructional videos.
Join for free to get a free pro-level video
Free Online Watch
Academy membership