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Hello, my name is Dan White and I just joined today.  I had just gotten started in working with watches 13 years ago when we were hit by an F5 tornado.  I haven't done anything since except for two weeks ago I began unpacking boxes and setting up my watch stuff.  I picked a sacrificial watch to try this weekend so wish me well.  I'm glad I found this group since I'm a rank beginner and I'm sure to get good advice here.

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Hi Dan, Well done and good wishes for the watch repairs. Look up Mark Lovick, he is the guru. Mark is on u tube and he runs watch repair courses. I would do it but I am 75 now. I use Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle for info:. Great book. Still using it for reference..Best regards, Mikie.

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Hello Dan and welcome. This is a very friendly forum. Lots of really good advice, I see vinn3 has already mentioned de Carle all is books are a must. Watch Marks videos as well they are excellent. 

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