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Hi guys. New forum member here from Canada.

I was buying old watches like crazy about 10 years ago but took a break due to kids and small business sucking up all my time and energy.

 

I'm getting back into them now and am more interested in servicing/repairing my collection.

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On 1/1/2021 at 10:11 AM, bjohnson said:

Hi guys. New forum member here from Canada.

I was buying old watches like crazy about 10 years ago but took a break due to kids and small business sucking up all my time and energy.

 

I'm getting back into them now and am more interested in servicing/repairing my collection.

Hi,

You will need to set this page as your Home Page ?

https://www.cousinsuk.com/

Buying the parts from Canadian suppliers is expensive and sometimes simply impossible. It depends on what you need of course: a gallon of cleaning solution - yes, it makes sense, but finding a proper Balance Staff, Winding Stem, Mainspring, Jewel, Set Bridge, Winding Pinion - GOOD LUCK!!

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On 1/2/2021 at 11:39 AM, Poljot said:

Hi,

You will need to set this page as your Home Page ?

https://www.cousinsuk.com/

Buying the parts from Canadian suppliers is expensive and sometimes simply impossible. It depends on what you need of course: a gallon of cleaning solution - yes, it makes sense, but finding a proper Balance Staff, Winding Stem, Mainspring, Jewel, Set Bridge, Winding Pinion - GOOD LUCK!!

Thanks for the advice.  Sounds like experience talking.

 

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