Where Have You Been All My Life?

[rustycolt]

Well, since I took up this incredible hobby anyhow?

Which wasn't that long ago...

 

...but the important thing is, I've found WRT, and joined a community of excellent people. 

 

I have a few rebuilds/repairs/projects under my belt, and several in progress right now. It was a fortuitous break that one of those projects led me here. From what I have seen in the forums, many of the tricky bits I have run into are common to lots of us!

 

Watch repair intimidated me at first glance, in spite of the fact that I have always had excellent mechanical aptitude and interest, and have a great deal of experience repairing electronics on a tiny scale. It was Mark's videos which gave me the confidence to have a go. Excellent production, skilled workmanship, and quality narration. Add to that some of the exquisite movements, and we have entertainment value on top of it all (AKA watch porn).

 

I had no idea how many busted watches were in that long forgotten drawer, but in a relatively short time, most of them have since been returned to life as productive time keeping machines. Nicely rewarding feeling, that. My confidence is growing, and I am eager to continue to learn and improve. I hope that I will be able to add meaningfully to the community, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with everyone here.

 

Thanks to everyone here for sharing, and a personal thank you to Mark. Skill and quality at your level is truly inspirational, and a privilege to witness. I am grateful. 

[Geo]

I am sure you will fit here just fine, there are folk at all different levels, some amateurs and some professional. What is common, is everyone is willing to help out when required. I look forward to reading your contributions in the future.

[bobm12]

Excellent! With a drawer full of watches ebay can take a break! :) Looking forward to pictures too!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob