Hi there from the Finger Lakes of central New York

[Wesley881]

Hi folks,

I'm very new to watch collecting and repair, and have enjoyed the learning opportunities that have come up so far.  It started when I needed a new watch and thought I'd give wind-up movements a try.  I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, so I suppose I couldn't help myself.  My first purchase was a Vostok Komandirskie (re-issue?) that quit running after a few months and I think some kind of bug jumped out and bit me when I opened up the case.  After that I simply had to know what was involved, and found the process quite relaxing.  Several tack-shop and garage sale purchases later, with a few tools and books picked up along the way, I'm excited to have completed a cleaning and rebuild on my first alarm dollar-watch and a jewel replacement on a 1914 Hampden.  I currently work in the solar industry as a PV Systems Engineer and enjoy living in a simple off-grid home with my fiance and our companion critters.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you and am excited to have found this brain-trust out here on the inter-webs.

Thanks for having me and best regards!    

[clockboy]

Welcome Wesley. Enjoy this friendly forum.

[oldhippy]

Hello and welcome, if you have got the bug for watch repairing you are in for a very interesting time. There's loads of info on here for you, anything you can't find just ask. 

[Cad101]

Hello Wesley are you sure that bug that jumped out and bit you wasn't a click spring joking aside its good to have you here if you've come to learn your in the right place no question too small.

Mick

[Wesley881]

Hahaha, is that what that was?  It all happened so fast...

 

Thanks for the warm welcome.

[adiorio110]

Welcome Wesley881

I am relatively new here too,  also from NY ..Nice bunch of members with a lot of good advice ... Good Luck and have fun.

 

Anthony

[dadistic]

Off grid and mechanical watches, perfect!

You're living my dream life 

Welcome!

[dman2112]

Welcome Wesley. I have none much camping / horses / portaging / canoeing in and around Lake George. One of the most underrated and beautiful places in the US. And yes I have hiked Black mountain :-)


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