Hi From Cambridgeshire

[Alienfox]

Hi everyone, my name is Den and I am new to horology, I have an old pocket watch, an Ingersol that belonged to my grandfather and it wont run unless its on its face so I thought I would have a go at fixing it, so I am looking at loads of videos and reading books at the moment and have ordered loads of tools so I can strip down and rebuild the watch.

 

||I look forward to partisipating in the forums.

 

Den

[Geo]

Welcome aboard Den, come on in and join the fun! There are plenty of folk here that can help you when required.

[clockwatcher]

Hi Den!

You've come to the right place and you'll get all the help you need here. Just don't ask me - I know nuzzing! :) :)

[bobm12]

Hi Den,

 

Welcome to the forum! I hope you'll enjoy it. I also hope you find the information you are looking for...if you don't find it, just ask and I'm sure someone will provide!

 

For now, I must tell you that if you are new to working in watches, first practice in a movement other than the one you cherish. The first watch is most of the time a sacrificial one: it gladly gives its life so the others can live! :)

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[clockboy]

Welcome Den, Enjoy the forum there is an ingersol/smiths pocket watch strip down on the net see below. If I remember correctly letting down the mainspring is a bit tricky. Someone with more experience may be able to advise. Enjoy the forum.

 

http://watchinprogress.com/strip-down-and-partial-service-of-a-smiths-pin-lever-pocket-watch/

[Alienfox]

Thanks for the warm welcome, I feel at home already, I am looking for a faulty pocket watch (ingersol) on fleabay at the moment so that if I screw it up its not the end of the world.

 

Den

[nad]

Welcome Alienfox.

I'm in the same county and on the same learning journey. I've found plenty of friendly advice on this forum.

nad