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Hi everyone,

Just a quick post to say hello. I’ve been a watch obsessive for many years (read decades!) - there is something about the mechanical perfection of a small device that keeps time to a few seconds a day that has always fascinated me… I remember years ago reading about Harrison and the importance of marine chronometers in global exploration. I’ve a few watches collected over the years but tbh struggled with the massive prices of some watches when the chronometer grade movement could be purchased for a few hundred pounds.

Anyway, I don’t know why I didn’t do this years ago - but recently got into watchmaking/ repairs/ tinkering etc. There are a huge amount of resources online that help enormously in the beginning. Doesn’t matter what I need to do… there’s a video of it! So thanks to everyone who gives their time for free to contribute to this body of expertise.

I bought some Chinese clones of AliExpress and have been stripping them down and learning the trade. I am now formally working through Mark’s tutorial program which seems excellent, and dip into Alex’s (Watch repair tutorials)  videos which are similarly excellent (sorry i haven’t paid for your course Alex!). I am now upgrading my starter set of tools and equipment as I go along (luckily I am not keeping a tally of how much this is costing!).

Looking forwards to further explorations. I always come back to this forum which is chock full of sage advice - so I thought i had better join formally.

Cheers 

Steve

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

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

If there is anything we can help you with don’t be afraid to ask. Nice clear photos can help a lot.

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