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Hi guys glad to be here, I’ve been a hobby watch builder for years mainly machining my own cases and parts. I’m hoping to gain more knowledge on repairing and servicing my movements... look forward to chatting, thanks :) 

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36 minutes ago, Mnk1 said:

 I’ve been a hobby watch builder for years mainly machining my own cases and parts.

Welcome here and if you could take the time to post pictures and details of your makings that would be certainly very appreciated.

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On 7/13/2020 at 8:28 PM, jdm said:

Welcome here and if you could take the time to post pictures and details of your makings that would be certainly very appreciated.

Here’s a few pics of some of the first cases I made a while ago. one was a muck around Bakelite case. A couple in bronze and brass. Moving on to stainless now. Just about to complete 3 bronze cases that house eta movements and utilise Rolex plexi crystals  Hopefully the pics work. Cheers 

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