Hello from Chesterfield

[graemeW]

Hi, new member from the UK here.

Only recently started buying old watches and trying to service/fix them. Some success, some struggles, I guess it's a familiar story.

Seem to have a thing for black dials and bullseye dials, also seem to lean towards pre 1950s watches.

[RichardHarris123]

Hello and welcome from Leeds. 

[oldhippy]

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.

[graemeW]

6 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

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.

Unsurprisingly the catalyst for me joining right now was last night admitting to myself I was lost on why my current project is playing up!

I just posted about it in the beginners section.

As for pics, this is what's currently confusing me

 

[Knebo]

I said welcome in the other thread already. But hi again @graemeW.

On a different note, be aware that this dial and hands look like they are packed with old radium. Less an issue when wearing it, but better take a few precautions when working on it. 

[graemeW]

1 hour ago, Knebo said:

I said welcome in the other thread already. But hi again @graemeW.

On a different note, be aware that this dial and hands look like they are packed with old radium. Less an issue when wearing it, but better take a few precautions when working on it. 

I have 're lumed the dial and hands already

[Klassiker]

Hi Graeme and welcome! You will not find a more helpful or knowledgeable bunch anywhere.

I'm originally from Chesterfield and still have family there.

[Nucejoe]

Hi there Graeme and welcome to the forum.