On the 28th October 2023, Dan, one of our watchmakers, attended the prestigious British Horological Institute Awards Day at their headquarters, Upton Hall in Nottinghamshire. The BHI Awards Day sees watchmakers and clockmakers recognised for excellent performance in BHI exams. There are also awards presented to exceptional horologists for their achievements in the field. In his own words:
“I was very happy to attend the BHI Awards Day in October. I received the invitation following my performance in two servicing exams I sat earlier in the year. Watch servicing and repair is the core of what we do, so it’s very pleasing to have won two awards for the quality of my work.
The two exams I sat were approximately 8 hours long. As in real life, I had in front of me a watch to repair and service. However, in this instance examiners have introduced faults to the watch. It was my job to carefully examine everything about the watch, identify the faults and take the necessary corrective action, alongside cleaning and servicing everything to a high standard.
It’s always a little nerve-wracking during exams. I was confident both watches I left at the end of each day were working correctly and well within the required parameters, so while I waited for the results I reminded myself of that!
I was thrilled when the results arrived to find I had not only passed both exams with merit, but I also won both “best serviced watch” prizes. It’s brilliant to have my work – conducted under rather stressful exam conditions – found to be of a high standard.
I attended the awards day with my wife and received the two awards in person. It’s a brilliant event and a chance to meet and talk to many notable horologists from around the world. After the ceremony there was a chance to look round the Museum of Timekeeping, where the wonderful volunteers opened all the exhibits for us. We even had the chance to experience a guided tour led by the outgoing BHI President”.
WE Clark Watch Repairs are Business Partners of the BHI because we fully support their role assessing and educating horologists, as well as promoting the industry as a whole. We’re sure you’ll join us all in congratulating Dan for his success.
Yours sincerely
David Clark FGA DGA MJVA PJDip. PJGemDip.
Managing Director, JVA Registered Valuer®
W.E. Clark & Son Limited