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Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: December 13th, 2022, 11:12 am
by jrlmsla
Mellons wrote:Fun and frustration, in one hobby!

Welcome…
Sounds like golf!

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: December 17th, 2022, 8:14 am
by chadgel
@Yoda that is excellent advice! I do have an old Seiko I would like to practice with. Unfortunately, I ordered a cheap kit off Amazon before I found this forum. I did look at Bergeon first but the tools were a bit pricey, are there other brands you recommend?

@big eebee and @Mellons thank you! Until I found this forum, I never imagined that I can build one of my dream watches!

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: December 17th, 2022, 8:45 am
by Yoda
chadgel wrote: December 17th, 2022, 8:14 am @Yoda that is excellent advice! I do have an old Seiko I would like to practice with. Unfortunately, I ordered a cheap kit off Amazon before I found this forum. I did look at Bergeon first but the tools were a bit pricey, are there other brands you recommend?

@big eebee and @Mellons thank you! Until I found this forum, I never imagined that I can build one of my dream watches!
I went eBay back in the days, picked up tweezers and stuff which I dressed to my liking.

Dumont #5 is my favourite tweezer for picking up and putting back, 2,5 magnification is sufficient for most work.

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: December 17th, 2022, 9:15 am
by hako
Welcome to the shop👍👋

I think Yoda had a point there with eBay.
There are many tools on sale from closed down watch shops. Have a careful look at the condition of the tools and you may be lucky and get good brand tools with much life left.

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: January 23rd, 2023, 1:40 am
by Momo75
Actually finding a builder is proving a bit harder than I would have imagined. Is there a shortlist of builders who have room in their schedules for a few vintage builds?

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: February 4th, 2023, 12:52 pm
by Emilio
You could try asking kp0y

Re: Hello Everyone!

Posted: February 4th, 2023, 1:00 pm
by Yoda
Emilio wrote: February 4th, 2023, 12:52 pm You could try asking kp0y
Me thinks that he has a lot to do these days, but who knows...