G'day

[AussiePete]

Thanks for letting me join the group. Like many I found this addictive hobby through watching Mark's videos & Then signed up for his online training courses. I'm about to retire and so buying up a bunch of tools while I can still afford to!

[lexacat]

G'day Pete! Good to have you aboard! 

[rossjackson01]

Hello AusiePete

Welcome to the forum. Good collection of members here. 

I have been at it 12 month now. So enjoyable.

Same as you. Started with Marks course. Cheap set of tools in a bag. Still using them. Only one piece of advice. Get cheap watches to practice on. Not movements. Once you eventually repair a movement, you have nothing to put it into. Unless you know which case it came from, or the dial needed, you are knackered. I only buy a movement for the spares needed for a restore.

I use YouTube for practical demonstrations on the movements that I have. 

I still refer to Marks course. Been good value. Working my way through level 3. Taken me this long to be able to fully understand the principles. It's a good apprenticeship here. As Mark says, Practice, practice and more practice. 

Regards

Ross

[oldhippy]

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

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

Your in very good hands with Mark.

[clockboy]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy

[watchweasol]

Hello Pete and welcome to the forum. starting on the right foot with the course, main thing is enjoy what you are doing and never be afraid to ask.    good luck.