Aim big or aim achievable? Big Patek Grand Complications, I’ll never own that watch. Grand Seiko spring drive I really like the cherry blossom but it’s pink. They keep those on limited release so whatever spring drive is available at the time.

Tissot, Hamilton, Christopher Ward, Seiko, the list goes on. Some of the boutique stuff like deep blue sits right under that for tritium and a chronograph.

Swatch has schools around the world. For example they have one in Miami for a 1 year horology course. They offer 2 year courses in Switzerland. I never looked into cost etc but it’s worth a look instead of an apprenticeship, you’ll have a piece of paper from swatch group.