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IHi everyone, I’m Rob.  

Big thanks to Mark for his big positive impact on learning.

My interest in watch repair began with some inherited watches that need repairs. I watched a bunch of Mark’s videos and have torn down and rebuilt a few cheap or free watches from local giveaway groups and yard sales. But until I have  successfully dismantled and reassembled similar watches without mangling them, I’ve limited myself to cleaning and diagnosing the heirloom pieces. I plan to eventually acquire a staking set, Seitz or Horia tool for rejewelling, a mainspring winder or two, and maybe a Jacot tool - but these will all require negotiation with the purse holder.


Looking forward to contributing and learning here.

Cheers,

Rob

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Welcome aboard!!  Sounds like you are serious!!  Will be fun to watch your growth. 

I, too, am an amateur (son of a watchmaker) and have been learning from this great group now for a little over two years!!

Just last week started learning to use the Jacot.  Fun stuff!

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21 minutes ago, LittleWatchShop said:

Welcome aboard!!  Sounds like you are serious!!  Will be fun to watch your growth. 

I, too, am an amateur (son of a watchmaker) and have been learning from this great group now for a little over two years!!

Just last week started learning to use the Jacot.  Fun stuff!

Thanks, LWS. I’ve gotten by so far with a fairly minimal investment, i.e. a set of Bergeon screwdrivers, cushion, movement holder, oilers, cups and oils. This is enough to service a watch, and I might try replacing an impulse jewel, but it seems a staking set is a must to replace a balance staff. Some forums say there isn’t much point in adjusting until the pivots are straight and polished and everything properly oiled - so a Jacot tool will have to go on my next birthday wish list.

Best of luck,

Rob

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8 hours ago, WpgRob said:

Thanks, LWS. I’ve gotten by so far with a fairly minimal investment, i.e. a set of Bergeon screwdrivers, cushion, movement holder, oilers, cups and oils. This is enough to service a watch, and I might try replacing an impulse jewel, but it seems a staking set is a must to replace a balance staff. Some forums say there isn’t much point in adjusting until the pivots are straight and polished and everything properly oiled - so a Jacot tool will have to go on my next birthday wish list.

Best of luck,

Rob

Indeed, a staking set is a must. Even if not replacing staffs, when reinstalling a hairspring after poising a balance wheel...hard to be without one. 

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