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Hi folks. Got a few watches, long had a passing interest in them and having recently dug out my granddad's Roamer which I'd forgotten all about for years, I got to thinking the next logical step in my horological adventures would be to open it up and service it. 

So I'll be lurking in the forums for a while, reading, learning and looking to acquire a few basic tools to complete the job. Any advice on where to purchase tools greatly appreciated although I'm so new to these forums that perhaps there's already a section on tools that I'm not yet aware of?

Anyhoo, nice to be here. 

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2 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England.  We can advise you on tools but we will advise not to start on anything sentimental. We all, or most break things to start with. 

This had crossed my mind tbh. Might be wise to buy a very cheap maybe even non working used eBay watch first and open it up to get acquainted with a movement first...

4 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Hello and welcome from Leeds, England.  We can advise you on tools but we will advise not to start on anything sentimental. We all, or most break things to start with. 

 

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1 hour ago, Steveycrow said:

This had crossed my mind tbh. Might be wise to buy a very cheap maybe even non working used eBay watch first and open it up to get acquainted with a movement first...

Welcome to the forum.

You're best trying to get something that's at least working so when you've dissembled, clean, lubricate and reassemble you know it should still be working.

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Good advice given. Welcome to the forum. Cousins uk material house, A.G.Thomas,  H.W.Walsh all places in the uk for spares and tools. In America Esslingers, Jules Borel , timesavers,, Canada PERRINS. 

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