Hello from Northumberland

[MuDu]

Hi,

I have been collecting old mechanical wrist watches for many years now and I have decided to have a go at repairing. I hope I can gets some advice and tips to help me on my way!

David

 

[bobm12]

Welcome MuDu! Glad you joined, I'm sure you'll find good watchmaking advise and friendly chat here...that last one, not always about watches but yes, most of the time it is...errr, 98% maybe? !

 

[oldhippy]

Hello MuDu,

You say you have old mechanical wrist watches, how nice because I don`t like the quartz stuff. I learned my trade repairing  mechanical wrist watches and later I went into the antique clocks side of things making parts and restoring them. Welcome to this very friendly forum.

[Geo]

Welcome to the forum David.  Interesting handle you have, do you collect them?

[Cad101]

Owdoo David I too only collect and repair mechanical wristwatches, don't get me wrong I've nothing against a quartz but I prefer a spring to a coil. You won't go wrong here and most of your questions will get a reply mine do well (98%) of the timeso buy a good loupe or three a good set of screwdrivers and tweezers (and don't forget to keep them dressed) and the most important part HAVE FUN .

[Vich]

Hello David,

Welcome from me as well.

You will get loads of help here, I know I have.

How far have you got as regards repair / servicing.

Don't forget to search the threads as well, stuff crops up and is dealt with on a regular basis. Don't forget to take pics before and after dismantling, it really helps when putting them back together.

Cheers,

Vic

[MuDu]

On 3 April 2016 at 9:30 PM, Geo said:

Welcome to the forum David.  Interesting handle you have, do you collect them?

Yes I do. My first was my father's which was given as a 21st birthday present in 1960.

I have six of them (1 hand winder, 5 autos), one of which is in need of attention as it loses and gains time.

D