Hello, New Member

[bobm12]

Hello from Miami, Fl. My name is Robert and I've been a "watchmaker hobbyist" (if this is possible) for sometime now. I'm currently following 2 instruction classes about watch repair on line. One offered by the TimeZone School (Otto Frei et al) and another about the Seiko 7s26 by an Australian watchmaker (the link escapes me at this time).

 

I'm working on ETA/Unitas 6498, ETA 2801-2 and Seiko 7s26, all obtained from ebay....not in great shape but I've managed to make them work again, especially the seikos. I've covered so far all the disassembly, cleaning and assembly (along with some troubleshooting, demagnetizing, etc) of all these movements but I've disassembled them one more time in order to cover the oiling part (now that I understand each one and seen them working). Eventually they will be incorporated to some cases and hopefully allow my kids to make good their promise that even though they use their cells, they will wear a watch made by their daddy!

 

I understand I might be a "classmate" of some members here. In any case, hello to everyone I hope to be of some help or be helped in turn as the opportunity presents itself.

 

Sincerely,

 

Robert