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Just joined forum.  was inspired to join by my growing collection of non-functioning watches, and spurred on by the desire to fix them to give to my kids as graduation and other presents.

Have been watching Mark's videos on youtube, and trying tearing apart a few fake rolexes, mangling the hairsprings, etc  to realize how hard this art is.

I have a question for those that have taken Mark's online course.  What does the course offer that you cannot get from watching his youtube vids, and are there any recommendations for courses for beginners.  figured its as good a time as any to learn a new life skill while stuck in place.

look forward to spending lots more time with you guys.

stony

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