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See pics of my very first watch and my present watch on my wrist. My first watch was a birthday present (age 11) from my parents after successful nagging for a divers watch. It a is a Adrem divers watch with a EB8800 movement. It was very rusty (achieved after trying it in the bath many times) All parts were available the hardest bit was getting a new dial as the old one the enamel had just peeled off. The new face I was lucky to find on ebay unfortunately not the correct divers design . I also re-lumed the hands. My present watch speaks for itself. I did have lots of problems with the pics as the dial face of the Adrem reflects light even with no flash. Any tips on Macro photography much appreciated .

My wife threatened to buy me this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kay-Kyser-The-Fuddy-Duddy-Watchmaker-Lets-Get-Lost-78-Columbia-36673-TESTED-/121449332883?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item1c46f1c093 last night. Having listened to the words carefully, I don't know whether to take it as a compliment or not! Listen here:- http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8118Nte2k1c :-)

Congrats, I have only just discovered the Janta/Pearl cleaner, I already have an Elma Super Elite which I will be restoring, would probably work out cheaper to just by=uy the Janta model, but wheres the fun in that :)

Yes Mark, found a small alternative to the variable motor speed switch... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-AC-50-220V-2000W-Motor-Speed-Control-SCR-Controller-Knob-Switch-/251665634527?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Also found complete new machines, one without timer, and another twitch timer for £299 and £399 each, but wheres the fun in that? Prefer to restore my own. For anyone interested in the new pieces, see below.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watch-cleaning-machine-janta-pearl-brand-cleans-rolex-omega-tissot-2045-/111473300849?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item19f4539571 With timer.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watch-cleaning-machine-janta-pearl-brand-with-timer-cleans-all-watches-2047-/291253631038?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item43d011b83e Janter Branded.

Finally found a good staking set!! I've been looking for one since I started watch repairing a few months back. But most I saw had either just been sold, missing parts, or in bad condition. But eureka! I got one that fits the bill (including cannon pinion resizers, and a micrometer for jewel replacement), and wasn't going to let it pass up, or let one of you buggers snag it before me this time. ;) I highly recommend to be patience when looking for a staking set, as good ones do come up from time to time. Here's the pics ... cause we all love da pics: