Watchmaking School KS2 Class Student Projects on the Theme of the 80-Year-Old Watchmaking School

Precious metalwork is part of the Watchmaking School’s curriculum.

139. Vice

My work represents a tool that has been an integral part of the watchmaking profession since the school’s entrance exam.

Eetu Hytönen

140. Eternal Time

The student gains multi-disciplinary craftsmanship skills, not limited to watchmaking or maintenance, but also including precious metals and jewelry-making.

Teemu Hanhela

141. Continuation

The cufflinks are designed and finished to resemble the ring made during the first-year precious metal course. Another element of continuity is the screw, sized M1.4, recalling the basic screw-tap exercise from the first year.

Konsta Pöyhönen

142. Watchmaker's Hands

The hands symbolize our school's long tradition of craftsmanship and respect for manual skills.

Kuura Jouslehto

143. Valmet Bolo

The first year of studies is almost entirely focused on the theory and repair of wall clocks. In my work, I wanted to depict a recognizable and classic Valmet wall clock in the form of a bolo tie.

Matias Nikkanen

144. Lahtelainen Alarm Clock

During the 80-year history of the school, students have surely encountered and repaired mechanical alarm clocks. Does the time displayed by the clock have any connection to the school’s history?

Timo Rissanen

145. Grandfather Clock

This piece is connected to Finnish clock history, depicting a Könni grandfather clock from a couple of centuries ago. Könni clock mechanisms have been serviced, repaired, and had new parts made in the past, and likely will in the future as well.

Sami Välikoski

146. Watchmaker's Loupe

The watchmaker’s loupe is one of our most essential tools, used from the very first year. It is indispensable for precise work with small parts.

Toma Ala-Lahti

147. Ring in the Style of the 1940s

The silver ring is handmade in a 1940s angular style. It is set with a 6.5-carat synthetic ruby, the same material used in watch bearings to reduce friction.

Kaius Lehtonen

148. Little Hand

For 80 years, watchmaking students have held the hour hand they removed in their hands for a brief moment before disassembling their first mechanism.

Juha Lähteenmäki

149. Hand Earrings

Inspired by the classic Breguet hands.

Väinö Vuotila

150. Watch Chains

Add style to carrying your pocket watch with watch chains. The chain is attached to the watch, and the other end is fixed to the buttonhole of a waistcoat.

Veikko Heinonen

151. Seal Stamp

The seal stamp has a solid foundation and eventually, the watchmaker’s professional ring mark is earned. The shape of the handle reflects the demanding nature of the work and the challenge of learning new things.

Petri Kolehmainen

152. Pocket Watch Medallion

Pocket watches were invented as early as the 1500s. This medallion draws influence from the design of pocket watches.

Tuomas Konttinen