Trusted Watch Builders Official

"When it comes to your timepiece, trust matters. That's why selecting a Trusted Watch Builder Certification (TWBC) professional is essential."

Full Certification and Training

Export Community Support

Joint Venture Opportunities

Direct from Manufacturer Parts and More...

Building Systems

Official certification for credibility

Access to an exclusive community

Build and customize your own watch, or make them to sell.

Trusted Watch Builder Certification

(TWBC)

Certification Schedule

CERTIFIED BUILDER LIST

Online At-Home Digital Testing

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The Certification Assets

The following are the four foundations each builder has been certified for.

Superior Artisanship

From movement adjustments to final assembly, every step is performed with unmatched attention to detail and quality assurance.

Exceptional Client Care

Certified professionals aren't just watch builders—they are dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service, clear communication and comprehensive aftercare.

Rigorous Hermeticity

Every certified builder performs meticulous pressure testing, ensuring your watch meets stringent water resistance and durability standards.

Precision Chronometry:

Accurate assembly and careful calibration are provided to make sure your timepiece does the one thing it was mean to do the most. Keep time.

*The $97 certification fee is a ONE-TIME fee. However, for each year you want to remain certified, you will go through "renewel testing", which is a much shorter test and fee of only $20.

Two Opportunities - One Result

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WHAT YOU GET INSIDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP ($15/MONTH):

Structured Training & Lessons – Learn everything from beginner to expert-level builds at your own pace, right inside the private forum.

Direct Access to Watch Modding Experts – Our panel of seasoned modders will review builds, offer insights, and share advanced techniques.

A Supportive Community – Connect with other builders working toward the same goal—becoming certified.

Live Q&A and Masterclasses – Regular live workshops to help you refine your builds.

Access to Certification Testing – Every 90 days, you can submit your work for evaluation and earn official recognition.

When you’re ready, submit your work for certification ($97 per level) and prove your expertise!

Joint Venture Opportunities - Work with our team, or others within the community to source one-of-a-kind parts, perform Client builds, or source ideas for your next project.

Badge

Official "Certified Watch Builder" Badge – Display it on your website, forum profile, and social media.

Public Notoriety

A public verification page on Horology Hub (AND Horology Hub Watch Builder Magazine) that showcases your skill\.

Mastermind Calls

Exclusive monthly calls only for certified builders, which we discuss the industry, trends and more.

Client Confidence

Certification allows you to stand out as an expert, which helps closing Clients far easier.

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HOROLOGY HUB WATCH BUILDER BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION BREAKDOWN

You’ve put together watches. You’ve swapped parts, tested mods, and refined your craft. But how do you prove your expertise?

With our Horology Hub Watch Builder Certification (HHWBC) program, you’ll gain the skills, credibility, and connections to take your watch modding to the next level.

Getting Trained

Join for $15/month and gain access to structured lessons, seasoned-builder guidance, and a like-minded community.

(Recommended) For 90 days, work through the step-by-step training covering every aspect of modding, from movement swaps to build aesthetics, to custom care techniques.

Get support from our panel of seasoned watch builders and receive expert feedback.

Every 90 days certification testing opens—when ready, submit your work for evaluation ($97 one-time fee and $20 per year renewel).

Taking the Test

Testing is online and includes multiple choice, checkbox answers and image uploading for sharing your build.

Pass the test? You receive your official certification, badge, and exclusive rewards, which is good for a full year of the approval date.

Didn’t pass? No worries—you’ll get a full refund of the $97 and can try again in the next testing cycle.

Start today for $15/month—Certification Testing Opens Every 90 Days!

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WHY GET CERTIFIED?

What are the benefits of certification?

Gain Recognition as a Trusted Watch Builder

Certification proves your skills and builds trust in the watch modding community.

Stand Out in the Market

Whether you build watches for fun or want to sell them, certification makes your work more valuable.

Showcase Your Mastery

Earn a digital & physical certificate, a certified badge for your website & forum profile, and a personalized certification page that validates your credentials

Unlock Exclusive Perks & Career Opportunities

Get listed in our Certified Modder Directory, receive referrals for modding jobs, and access exclusive industry connections.

No-Risk Testing

If you don’t pass, you get a refund and another chance to improve.

The Four Foundations

The following for catagories are set as the foundation for the certification. Each piece is made as its own complete course and can be viewed in any order.

General Watch Building

Everything from setting up a build, makeing sure you have the right parts, to putting togethe a solid Client watch. Light modification, but no movement restoration is covered,.

Pressure Testing

This section coveres how to make sure your timepieces are water tight. Gaskets, crystals, casebacks, crowns are all covered.

Timegraphing

Learn how to regulate your Seiko NH series automatic movement, demagnatize, and deal with certain issues that may arise from Client ware and tear.

Customer Strategies

This section deals with everything from marketing for new Clients, to servicing repair or warranty work.

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