Watchmaking journey
So, my kids gave me a little kick to start on a journey of watch making. As a mechanical engineer there was a bit of a natural draw. They got me a kit from rotate watches with a Myota movement and the instructions/tools to take it apart and put it together. So I borrowed an old binocular microscope not in use from the office and took it apart and put it together… twice. It still runs so I didn’t ruin it. I guess they wanted to see me grow past all these Nekked watch maker and wristwatch revival videos. Next step - build a Panarai homage watch myself for fun. Past that I want to be able to rescue non running mechanical watches and get them back in circulation. #notcheaphobby
Mechanical engineer working in medical devices that fell in love with mechanical watches. It started with an Elgin from my great grandfather inscribed Christmas 1912 that I restored and grew from ther...
Congratulations, putting it back together without breaking it is a very solid first step. (I wasn't so gentle on my first try.) Building a watch should almost be trivial at this point.
Reviving a non-runner is another category from my point of view, especially finding one worth reviving.
Anyhow, that's a great first step.
Damn, what a very good skill to have there. It's going to be incredibly useful for modding
Just waiting for a few remaining parts and oils
Never stop learning, it’s what keeps your mind sharp