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Horlogerie

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Hi everyone,

Just signed up and saying hello.

I am a professional watchmaker qualifed by the British Horological Institute. I specialize in vintage watches and the ability to make most parts that are no longer available. I also specialize in complex movements, such as the El Primero, Dubois-Deprez modules and chronograph's.

My main interst is of course watchmaking and I will be posting various servicings and overhauls and the making of new parts.

You can visit my website if you would like more details, www.roberthoran.eu

Looking forward to my time on the forum.

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clockboy Distinguished Member

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Welcome Horlogerie, there are many here who will be looking forward to seeing your posts. Making of parts that are now not available is becoming a big part to us horologists both amateur & professional alike, any tips or advice will be most appreciated.

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Hi Robert!  Are you a Ro-bair or a Robbut? Being Canadian you could be either! ;-)

 

If I walk 200 yards I can see France on a clear day but I may be well away from where you are based. As a very new member myself (though without the kinds of skills you obviously have) I haven't yet got my feet far enough under the table to offer a welcome on anyone else's behalf but my own. That said, this is a very welcoming forum and I already feel very comfortable.

 

Engineering large or small fascinates me so looking at your photos of the Patek Philippe escape arbor job was very satisfying. More please!

 

Bienvenue

 

John

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Enchante de votre connaisance, Horlogerie!

 

Ici dans la Floride, nous ne parlons pas le Francais cependant nous vous souhaitons une chaleureuse bienvenue! En tout cas, cet un "chaleureuse" endruit, La Floride!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

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RicardoG Watch Enthusiast

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Hi Robert and very wellcome to this forum.

I saw your post about the scape arbour and only need to thanks and congratulate you for the nice job as nice photos. Your expertise will be a great contribution for all of us.

As my graduation is in electronic, of course have the watchmaker as a hobby.

So, I hope one day I can retribute you, helping with some electronic problem you may have, as you are helping me showing how to do this kind of work.

Again, wellcome to the club and keep posting.

Ricardo

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