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I live in North Texas and got interested in watch repair last winter and found this forum a few months later. I have never posted anything in the forum until now but have enjoyed all of the great information and how-to videos. I first found out about Mark through his YouTube channel which led me here. I am thankful that a resource this valuable is so accessible and informative. Thanks for providing a venue in which I can expand my knowledge and skill in what is a very rewarding hobby for me.

Thanks again,

SteveG.

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Here is a pick of a Timex that belonged to my wife's uncle years ago. It was missing the crown and the movement wasn't working. Oh yea it was also missing the seconds hand. I replaced the crown and seconds hand from a donor watch and the movement had a broken screw that I was able to replace.

The only movement that I have actually taken completely apart and put back together is a 22r belonging to a ladies Helbros but I am waiting for a donor click spring before putting it back in the case.

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Hi, Fellow Texan!  I'm in Pearland (south of Houston)  Where in North Texas are you?  I might have a click spring for that Helbros, I have some old Helbros parts.  It may take me awhile to find it, but I'd be happy to take a look.  Let me know if you still need it...

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Thanks Sperki77 for the offer! I just got one Thursday and have put the watch back together. Here is a pic. My neck of the woods is Forney, about 25 miles east of Dallas. I think I've ridden by Pearland a few times probably on my way to the Lone Star Rally. 

 

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Nice job! Glad you found your click spring.  You probably passed right by Pearland if you came down IH45 to Galveston.  We're only about 25 or 30 miles from Galveston.  I'll be interested to know what watch you tackle next.  I haven't done much yet.  My son is building me a little apartment behind his house and we don't quite have it done, so I'm "chompin' at the bit" to get my little workshop area set up.  Right now, I can only change batteries and adjust bands and stuff.  When I get set up, though, I'll have what I need to fully service a watch.  

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