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Very good day everyone, 

Just wanted to say a quick hello from London. Happy to see such a friendly place for all levels of watchmaking enthusiast/professionals. 

I've been a tinkerer since I can remember, as many people here most likely, with watchmaking being added to the list a few months back. 

Always had a passion for watches as timepieces, and things of beauty, but realised that watchmaking can bring tinkering and beautiful timepieces together for me :) 

Currently working on Chinese movements and ETAs and looking to join the BHI ranks at some point this year for watchmaking as a career. 

I know Mark has a great course online and thinking about joining that as well at some point. 

My next project is to service my own 1570 movement, hopefully not needing any vital parts as stock is quite scarce. 

Based on all the above you might see my name pop up here and there to ask questions therefore many thanks in advance for your support! 

L. 

 

 

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