Another update and a first personal job...

[FeelingTheBlues]

Thank you so much guys, it's always great to share my progression with people who have a passion for my soon-to-be job!

For those of you who complimented my tools, I must say I was quite surprised when I learned we were going to make some as well. Funny thing is, although people find it impressive that we work with so many small parts a lot of them are actually amazed by the tools we create and the fact that we actually use them. It does help you to become a DYI person.

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

It seems you are ready to take on the servicing of my Daytona....errrr.....maybe I'll wait to see you put that watch back together first

Well I could at least make some of your Daytona's parts fit in the case before closing it...better than nothing, isn't it?

Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Wow! As one who has attempted some minor watchmaking and gotten as far as opening a pocket watch just to have it go "sproing" because I misread a page about letting down the main spring, I am very impressed indeed. Luckily, my destructive foray was on a non working pocket watch I got for 2.50 specifically fore the purpose of taking it apart. And luckily also I wear glasses and did not have to have a gear removed from my eye. I will not attempt again without adult supervision.

I know the feeling, the mainspring did give me some trouble from times to times.

Here's a friendly advice: if you ever have to take the spring out of the barrel, be careful and wear safety glasses. The first time I tried it the spring (like it happened to a lot of people apparently...) flew right in my face...