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Old 14 July 2020, 09:49 PM   #1
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Sharing some Pics of my Watch Tinkering Room
Hi Guys,

I thought it was about time I shared a few pictures of my watch tinkering room at home. I've been collecting Rolex for 15 years and restoring watches for the same period of time. Over the years the tools and equipment I've acquired has kind of grown to what you see here today! I love being able to work on watches in my spare time or after a stressful day. Enjoy....

[IMG]_20200714_120942 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_0112 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_0114 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_0117 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_0120 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]DSC_0121 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Old 14 July 2020, 10:05 PM   #2
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Very impressive setup. Looks professional
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Old 14 July 2020, 10:39 PM   #3
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Wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 14 July 2020, 10:49 PM   #4
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Sharing some Pics of my Watch Tinkering Room
Outstanding! Very impressive indeed.
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Old 14 July 2020, 11:25 PM   #5
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Amazing setup. Would love to see some of your works too.
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Old 14 July 2020, 11:27 PM   #6
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Old 14 July 2020, 11:34 PM   #7
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Awesome work station!!
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Old 15 July 2020, 12:03 AM   #8
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Here is something i'm working on a the moment. I rebuilt this ladies 13mm jubilee bracelet, and its like brand new. Unfortunately the connecting links that attach the end pieces are badly worn, literally to a hair's thickness! I was able to find a company that could re-manufacture these from my 3D CAD so that the bracelet really will be as good as new. I'll update the pics when it's finished

[IMG]DSC_0128 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

DSC_0126 by alan hughes, on Flickr

[IMG]H3dc584283dbe456abbf4eda597cbe368B by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Old 15 July 2020, 12:19 AM   #9
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Very nice set up! Question - what is that deep pressure tester you have?
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Old 15 July 2020, 12:30 AM   #10
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Very nice set up! Question - what is that deep pressure tester you have?
Thanks! Its 30bar
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Old 15 July 2020, 12:52 AM   #11
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I was wondering what brand?
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Old 15 July 2020, 01:00 AM   #12
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I was wondering what brand?
I don't know to be honest, its pretty old and doesn't have any manufacturers marks on it. Someone once told me it was made by Omega but I've never seen another
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Old 15 July 2020, 01:35 AM   #13
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Very nice work space!
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Old 15 July 2020, 01:36 AM   #14
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Old 15 July 2020, 06:03 AM   #15
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Here is something i'm working on a the moment. I rebuilt this ladies 13mm jubilee bracelet, and its like brand new. Unfortunately the connecting links that attach the end pieces are badly worn, literally to a hair's thickness! I was able to find a company that could re-manufacture these from my 3D CAD so that the bracelet really will be as good as new. I'll update the pics when it's finished

[IMG]DSC_0128 by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]

DSC_0126 by alan hughes, on Flickr

[IMG]H3dc584283dbe456abbf4eda597cbe368B by alan hughes, on Flickr[/IMG]
Evening, I have Pm'd you as i have some spare end links you require. Cheers
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Old 15 July 2020, 07:00 AM   #16
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Evening, I have Pm'd you as i have some spare end links you require. Cheers
the last pic above are the new links I've acquired, thanks
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Old 15 July 2020, 07:38 AM   #17
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Lovely setup...congrats.
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Old 15 July 2020, 11:06 AM   #18
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Impressive studio!
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Old 15 July 2020, 03:09 PM   #20
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That is a great looking setup!
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Old 18 July 2020, 07:47 PM   #21
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Old 18 July 2020, 09:39 PM   #22
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Old 3 August 2020, 04:57 AM   #23
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What 3D CAD do you use, if you don’t mind me asking.
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Old 3 August 2020, 05:08 AM   #24
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Fantastic. What a great way to really immerse yourself in the hobby.
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Old 3 August 2020, 07:17 AM   #25
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That is one heck of a setup, very nice indeed. I would say you are more than a tinkerer. Cheers! -Norm
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Old 3 August 2020, 07:19 AM   #26
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Fantastic setup keep us all up to speed on some more of your work
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Old 4 August 2020, 11:59 PM   #27
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What 3D CAD do you use, if you don’t mind me asking.
I used solidworks mainly
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Old 5 August 2020, 12:39 AM   #28
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One great hobby room!
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Old 6 August 2020, 03:27 AM   #29
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Niiiiiiice set up
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