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Hi Everyone,

Having watched a number of vintage watch repair videos online recently (perfect slow TV) and been utterly fascinated by the variety and complexity of the inner workings of (especially) mechanical watches, I have caught the bug and wanted ...

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Hi Everyone,

Having watched a number of vintage watch repair videos online recently (perfect slow TV) and been utterly fascinated by the variety and complexity of the inner workings of (especially) mechanical watches, I have caught the bug and wanted to explore for myself.

I have a couple of movements from AliExpress and bought a vintage watch on eBay for practically pennies to aim to work up towards. For someone starting their journey with this, what would you recommend should be in my…

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Xavir

Hi Everyone,

Just joined the forum, and looking for a little advice.

Until recently I owned two modern independent Quartz watches, and have always wanted a mechanical one. Looking at a wide range of modern to vintage to antique, I never pulled the tr...

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Xavir

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Hi Everyone,

Just joined the forum, and looking for a little advice.

Until recently I owned two modern independent Quartz watches, and have always wanted a mechanical one. Looking at a wide range of modern to vintage to antique, I never pulled the trigger on purchasing….until now. A "weakness" at an auction, I saw this beauty, and had to have it.

Longines Tortue Art Deco in Sterling Silver. Considering age it seems in wonderful condition, flawless dial with blued hands, a few minor…

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