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As clock boy stated the height is most important. After about 30 years sitting at the wrong workbench height for me I developed Spondylitis and it put an end to my watch/ clockmaking, I don't want anyone to end up like me. Make sure it is going to be big enough for what you want, you can never have a work bench that is to big because you will begin to use up the space. I would think hard and take a look on this forum some have taken photos of their place of work and posted them. If I were in your shoes I would have a bench made for me, if you are a handy man you could make your own. Light is also very important, what type of lighting are you thinking of. As you said draw space is another, what do you intend to keep in them and will they be big enough for all you want to fit in them. Shelves are good to have I had them all around, what didn't go in draws went on the shelves. If you have a lathe and cleaning machine where are they going to go you need separate space for both. Make sure when you sit you have plenty of leg space, you don't want to be sitting with your knees rubbing the work bench.

There's nothing more satisfying than spending an hour dressing your tweezers

Answered by Marc above.

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A Dundee-made Timex was may first watch purchase at age 13, 50 years ago - and the start of my watch obsession. Still got it - its in good nick and runs well - chrome case, s/s back and bracelet, blue chapter ring - and an auto to boot! I will post a piccy when I work out how to on this site

For one, "holed" cases are much cheaper and easier to manufacture than monocoques. And, movement screws are still on the back.

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Welcome to the forum Bobby. I hope you'll find the help you are looking for as soon as our clock savvy members discover your post. I would also add a picture or two, that would really help. Cheers, Bob PS. I moved your post to the right location and deleted the other one that didn't really said anything but "help"