Introduction to Watches

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Welcome to the Introduction to Watches course of the International School of Gemology. Here we will take an introductory look at watches and the watch markets. Watches are a very important part of the history and future of our industry, and a topic of study and research for all gemologists and appraisers.

Lesson 1:

History of Watches

Lesson 2:

Watch Parts and Definitions

Lesson 3:

Mechanical Movements

Lesson 4:

Quartz Watches and More

Lesson 6:

Becoming a Watch Professional

Lesson 5:

Stories of the Watch Companies