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    wind-up merchant OhDark30's Avatar
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    Wow, Henry!
    Missed this at the time - great job!
    My watch reno efforts are confined to cases and crystals, but I recognise the joy of seeing a swan emerge from what was purchased as an ugly duckling
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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Krinkle View Post
    Yes, I only do minimal work on the movements. I have swapped stems and daywheels etc, but I have a very good and affordable watchmaker here.
    Affordable watchmakers are in very short supply. I am glad you are keeping him/her in business!
    Too many watches, not enough wrists.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OhDark30 View Post
    Wow, Henry!
    Missed this at the time - great job!
    My watch reno efforts are confined to cases and crystals, but I recognise the joy of seeing a swan emerge from what was purchased as an ugly duckling

    I limit my work to the same as I've ruined too many movements to be under any illusion about my abilities.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OhDark30 View Post
    Wow, Henry!
    Missed this at the time - great job!
    My watch reno efforts are confined to cases and crystals, but I recognise the joy of seeing a swan emerge from what was purchased as an ugly duckling

    Thanks OD. You might have missed this one as well.

    http://www.intlwatchleague.com/showt...om-a-while-ago

    These threads will all be moving to the DIY sub forum. I'll be posting a few other renovations there as well.

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    Thanks for the link Henry, another interesting read!
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    marvelous! There is something intrinsically satisfying about restoration - even when viewed from afar - It looks fantastic... and I can only say that I am so glad that you shared.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Uber View Post
    marvelous! There is something intrinsically satisfying about restoration - even when viewed from afar - It looks fantastic... and I can only say that I am so glad that you shared.
    Thank you. It was my pleasure.

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