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Hi - I’m Tudor, based in New York City. I first got into watch repair over 25 years ago, apprenticing on weekends with a master watchmaker during high school.

I’m getting back into it again now… starting with a series of vintage Seiko projects (7005, 7009, and a couple of Bell Matics).  I’m remembering & re-learning a ton... sent a few Dialux springs flying and been on the ground with a flash light a whole bunch these past few months.

This forum looks incredibly helpful.

Cheers!

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