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Post by bobbymike on Dec 11, 2017 20:24:52 GMT -8
Nick Hacko just sent this email out... might be of interest to someone wanting to start a career. Hi,
It has been a few years since I had the time to post here! I don't think that our life was any less busy nor hectic than yours - indeed, thanks to the internet, any creative and curious person nowadays would find an exuberant amount of 'material' to entertain and emerge themselves into, endlessly. However, the last 18 months have been just crazy. Our new workshop is in its final stage of completion. The lathe and barfeeder are installed, the Kern Pyramid Nano mill has been delivered, awaiting installation by German engineers; the Affolter hobbing machine is here as well. On February 1 the EDM cutting machine is to arrive from Makino Japan. And then the 'other' small stuff: polishers, tumblers, hardening oven, perlage machine. A Schaublin 102 (complete set with all collets and milling attachments!) is next on our 'to acquire' list. And more...
In other words, soon we will have at our disposal the best equipped watchmaking workshop in the Southern hemisphere!
The only thing missing: one or two watchmaker apprentices/machinists who will join us in the quest for designing and manufacturing the first Australian-made watch movement. Exciting times!
If such a person exists on this mailing list then, please, make us aware of yourself! We would love to hear from you and invite you for an interview.
Alternatively, I would REALLY APPRECIATE if you can forward this message to anyone who wants to take on the apprenticeship, or to your favourite Watch Forum. Opportunities like this don't come along often; and certainly not in Australia.
Thank you for you support, all the very best for 2018.
Nick Hacko www.NicholasHacko.com.au
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Post by Myles on Dec 11, 2017 21:04:35 GMT -8
This is exciting news. I might be oversimplifying, but it sounds like Nick and crew are on their way to becoming the George Daniels/Roger Smith of Australia. I wonder if they'll collaborate with Dan Fock and his watchmaker (Darryl). BTW, it's good to "see" you Bobby Mike. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Have a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2018! Myles
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Post by bobbymike on Dec 11, 2017 21:10:32 GMT -8
And the same to you Myles! I have been lurking off and on because I like to see what trouble you fellas can get into.
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Post by philsinclair on Dec 12, 2017 3:45:44 GMT -8
Hi. Nick Hacko has been an icon of the watch industry in Australia for many, many years. Without degrading the efforts of my old mate Dan Fock, they operate at levels that are poles apart. Cheers Phil
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Post by Myles on Dec 12, 2017 8:26:43 GMT -8
Hi. Nick Hacko has been an icon of the watch industry in Australia for many, many years. Without degrading the efforts of my old mate Dan Fock, they operate at levels that are poles apart. Cheers Phil That's true; they operate in different markets. Do you know if Nick's watchmaker "Darryl" is the same guy who used to post on alt.horology? I used to enjoy his posts there. He was in Sydney if memory serves.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Dec 12, 2017 13:06:37 GMT -8
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Post by bobbymike on Dec 12, 2017 16:57:26 GMT -8
Hey Tim, good to be seen
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