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Ray716

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Greetings all.

 

I'm Ray a watch repair tech with with about 10 years of experience and currently work for P**BLEEP**c Ent. in Akron Ohio. While i mainly do quarts repairs i'm slowly learning more about mechanical movements.

 

I'm eager to learn more from all of the experience I see here! Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself. :D

 

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Welcome aboard Ray, join in and enjoy the banter. There are all levels of horologists here, professional and amateurs experienced and novice. The great thing is we all have a passion about things horological and enjoy helping one another. :)

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Welcome from me as well

In Newcastle upo Tyne (where the Brown Ale used to come from). Sure you will enjoy it here, tel about successes and failures in repairs and if you need help shout and someone will know something.

Cheers,

Vic

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