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[Jack1657]

Hi all, I just joined the forum.  I'm new to watch repair and about to undertake my first movement dismantling and putting back together.  (No problem with taking apart, It's the putting back together that's the challenge).. Been watching Mark's videos for a while and they are the best out there!

Jack1657

Florida, USA

[gary17]

welcome plenty of help and advice here. enjoy

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to the forum Jack.

10 minutes ago, Jack1657 said:

 (No problem with taking apart, It's the putting back together that's the challenge)..

If its remembering what part goes where,  taking  pictures as you dismantle solves the problem, there are also diagrams for most movements.

Stick around and ask questions, practice, practice you will master the tasks.

Best wishes.

Joe

[watchweasol]

hello and welcome to the forum Jack, If you get stuck just post the pictures and ask, no problem also lets know the make and calibre.   cheers

[clockboy]

Welcome Jack enjoy the forum.

[Gra]

Hi Jack and welcome, like you I'm new to this and I've found videoing the strip down (webcam and camera in Windows) has been a real help, I also take still shots for clearer identification of what came from where.

Good luck with your first build and if you do get stuck there are plenty of guys on here who will be able to give great advice, not me unfortunately I'm usually asking the questions

[PastorChris]

Welcome to the forum Jack. I have build up a good supply of spare screws left over form re-assemblies LOL. Only kidding. 

[Jack1657]

Thanks all for the encouraging comments!  I decided to sign up for Mark's watch repair course and am I ever glad I did.  It's great!  I'm still in the second module (to dismantle, clean, and reassemble a movement).  Best money I ever spent.

[LittleWatchShop]

On 2/6/2021 at 12:50 PM, Jack1657 said:

about to undertake my first movement dismantling

Its been said before: "take pictures" during the tear down 

LOL...I see it has already been said in this thread!!

Edited February 24, 2021 by LittleWatchShop

[Michael1962]

Welcome to the forum Jack.

I must admit that I would not be as concerned about all of the parts as trying to identify the myriad of screws from them. Or are most of the screws in movements the same size that hold bridges etc?