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Hello everyone

I just noticed that I never actually introduced myself here! I apologies for that.

My name is Omar Haltam and I am a business owner in Raleigh , NC and Portage MIchigan.

I am a Jeweler and Aspiring Watch Smith

also do some hand engraving.

I hope to learn lots of cool tricks from everyone here on the forum and I am eager to learn. I have most of the tools before I joined, but I did purchase a refurbished L&R watch cleaning machine which is great.

used it to clean two watches so far and hoping to do many more.

I have plenty of watches to tinker on at the store, so I will hold off taking my Rolex GMT Master 2 apart yet. or my Breitling Colt Automatic etc...

great to be a member and I want to Thank Mark for this great opportunity to be a member on such a wonderful Forum

Cheers everyone [emoji1303]

Omar

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Hi, 

  Yes I’m still around. I’m about 4 hours west of Raleigh. It’s been a while since I posted anything but I still look in once in awhile. Been doing this as a part time business for several years now and sometimes I’m so busy that I don’t have extra time like I used to have   

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14 hours ago, Negot8or said:

Hi Omar!  I'm trying to find other Raleigh folks into this hobby.  Are you still here? ?

Yes i am , i live in Cary NC and have a repair shop in the Triangle Town Center north Raleigh.

if you ever in the area do drop by. My Store name is Jewelry Express.

maybe we can meet up sometime. or if you need some parts or help just let me know. my email is [email protected] or you can reach me at 919-985-9399

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On 12/2/2020 at 12:06 PM, OmarHaltam said:

Yes i am , i live in Cary NC and have a repair shop in the Triangle Town Center north Raleigh.

if you ever in the area do drop by. My Store name is Jewelry Express.

maybe we can meet up sometime. or if you need some parts or help just let me know. my email is [email protected] or you can reach me at 919-985-9399

Cool!  I know your store.  I just don't go to the mall anymore.  Maybe early spring?

I've thought about a meetup. Again, early spring.  ?

Thanks for the contact info!

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