Hello, new here :)

[Watcherwoman]

Hello all, new here. I’m in central Florida. My dad got me into collecting vintage watches a few years ago. After spending a pretty penny on having his repair guy do the work for me, I decided about a year and a half ago to start working on my own watches myself. I’ve gradually learned a lot, going from tearing apart a movement without knowing a thing, getting my first movement running again a few months later, and now doing fairly well on most watches I service. I know I have lots to learn still, and many questions I post may seem quite beginner like, so I apologize in advance. I’m completely self taught, only seeking advice from 2 horologists via email now and then who are kind enough to answer questions when I have them. But now I’d like to branch out and get the opinions of others. Thanks in advance!

[LittleWatchShop]

12 minutes ago, Watcherwoman said:

I post may seem quite beginner like

Welcome!  We were all beginners once...and for me that was not too long ago.  This is a great forum with some very bright horologists who have taught me a great deal.  Enjoy!

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to WRT forum.

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome from England. 

[watchweasol]

Hello and welcome to the forum   A couple of documents to halp you along.

TZIllustratedGlossary.pdf Witschi Training Course.pdf

[grsnovi]

Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum!

Somebody who opens something up without prior instruction has got to be adventurous! Once I took apart a lock and springs shot everywhere. That was my last lock adventure.

Post some shots of your watch collection!

[Watcherwoman]

1 hour ago, grsnovi said:

Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum!

Somebody who opens something up without prior instruction has got to be adventurous! Once I took apart a lock and springs shot everywhere. That was my last lock adventure.

Post some shots of your watch collection!

Ahh yes - from experience I learned what was going to fly out across the room, and quickly taught myself how to NOT do that again

[RichardHarris123]

1 hour ago, grsnovi said:

Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum!

Somebody who opens something up without prior instruction has got to be adventurous! Once I took apart a lock and springs shot everywhere. That was my last lock adventure.

Post some shots of your watch collection!

I once cut a golf ball open in someone's bedroom to see what it was made of.  When I hit the centre, brown goo squirted out all over the ceiling and walls.  Oops. 

[Tiny]

welcome @watcherwomem really good forum with lots of members only to willing to help us newbees with our journey in to the art of watch repairs.

 

It's nice to see a young lady on the forum enjoy your stay with us