New(ish) hobbyist watchmaker

[JLipinski]

Hello,

I am a hobbyist watchmaker that started in December of 2022, and have been steadily improving my knowledge and skills over the past couple years. I've mainly been learning through what I can find online, servicing lesser-known swiss movements that I could get for cheap on eBay. One of the first watches I serviced is the attached Sindaco Suisse De Lux, which I absolutely love both due to how it looks as well as the sense of accomplishment from getting my first 'good' result after a service. My tool selection has been steadily growing, and the recent addition of a stereo microscope was one of the best decisions I've made since entering the hobby. I'm now at the point where I'm confident enough to start working on higher-value movements; my current two projects are a Hamilton 662 automatic and an Illinois Bunn Special pocket watch, and next in queue is an Omega 570.

In addition to vintage watch repair and servicing, I enjoy making character-themed papercraft watch dials from layered cardstock. Construction of these isn't anything noteworthy, just cases, hands, and NH35A movements from China, but they're unique and fun.

I look forward to discussing watch repair with you!

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England.

[Nucejoe]

Hello and welcome to the forum.