Hello from Nottingham

[BoweyUK]

Hello everyone.

I am relatively new to servicing of watches but my background is in the retail side of watch repairs. You know, fitting straps, battery & reseals, bracelet repairs etc. I've started to strip down and service a few automatic movements from my own collection and things have gone well. Set up a little bench at home and got some equipment including that awesome vintage L&R cleaning machine...

 

I have a question about a 2824-2 movement but I will ask about that in a separate post since this is about introducing myself. I look forward to speaking with you all.

 

 

David

[Cad101]

Hello and a big welcome David i like your setup very neat and tidy i'd love a room of my own but alas the kids wont leave home.

[BoweyUK]

Thank you,

I was using my office desk for a while but I began getting very bad back pains since it was too low. I'm not counting on this being a permanent setup as the missus has a bun in the oven and I'll soon have the same issue as you =D....Maybe a man-cave in the garden?

 

[dadistic]

Hello!

Awesome setup, I hope you find a nice place for it when the blessed event happens :-)

[Cad101]

Ahhh kids are a joy until puberty kicks in but when you have 3 boys between the ages of 17 and 22 all between 6 foot 1 and 4 there never seems to be any space left in the house No 2 son will be moving to barracks soon for training he's hopefully got into the royal marine commandos he's the tallest so he should free up a bit of room 

[parmenion31]

Welcome Bowey, you have made a fine bench at your house i see, winter will pass easier for you while enjoying watchmaking at home

[bobm12]

Welcome Bowey, I too like your set up! Yes, it would be a pity to have to move...maybe you can teach watchmaker to the new arrival!

 

[clockboy]

Welcome David. Nice workspace you have there. Enjoy the forum.

[oldhippy]

Hello David, that vintage L&R cleaning machine is a good one they do a very good job. You have a nice little workshop and I can see you have taken advantage of the light. Look forward to your contributions to this friendly forum.