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Dumasdrew

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Hey all!

I'm a professional musical instrument repair technician by day, and I have always had an obsession with watches. So a little while ago I found Mark's YouTube channel, and have since watched every video over and over. My already established career meshes so well with watch repair that I have decided to give it a try. I bought some (very) basic tools and have signed up for, and completed, Mark's level 1 training. I have an old swiss pocket watch and a Seiko 7009A to learn on. I've taken them both apart and put them back together several times now, and I'm starting to feel more comfortable with the process. Next task is to buy all of the tools recommended in Mark's level 1 course so that I can start level 2! Any advice or tips on what tools or where to get them would be most welcome!

Attached is a photo of the swiss pocket watch movement that I have. Can anyone help me with identifying it? Or maybe where I can find an identifying mark? All I can find so far is the word "Syren."

Thanks all for having me, and I look forward to meeting some of you.

-Drew Dumas

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Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

Sometimes the I D can be on the bottom plate under the balance. The best thing is to remove the hands and dial and take a photo of the keyless work, that is the best way to I D  a movement. 

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Nice to meet you all! Thanks for the warm welcome. :)

Thanks for the great information oldhippy and watchweasol! I'll continue this thread in the "Watch Repairs Help & Advice" forum. I think I may have found a useful number. You can find that thread here if you wish to follow along.

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