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carwashchris · 6 August 2020, 06:41 AM

OP , that's so cool thanks for sharing. What an assume set up.

spoilsofwar01 · 2 January 2021, 06:31 AM

Ive only ever been asked into one watchmakers inner sanctum before and it looked pretty much like your work area, thank you for sharing.

Tjp730 · 7 August 2020, 06:49 AM

I know who I'm calling if I need my watch fixed!

Robf52 · 19 August 2020, 05:13 AM

Very impressive.

BNA/LION · 19 August 2020, 05:53 AM

WOW! That is so cool! Your work space is fantastic. Great that you have the love and skills to do such detailed work!

jatco · 20 August 2020, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

WOW! That is so cool! Your work space is fantastic. Great that you have the love and skills to do such detailed work!

Right O...

dricig · 20 August 2020, 02:52 AM

I have one of those $5 Ebay demagnitizers also.

rolexalan · 20 August 2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dricig

I have one of those $5 Ebay demagnitizers also.

Its actually a swiss made 'Etic' demagnetizer

Dave1863 · 29 August 2020, 06:58 AM

Looks brilliant Alan were are you based in uk?

Nickyisrael · 19 November 2020, 02:34 PM

I would never leave the room. Very well set up. Congrats

tudk · 29 December 2020, 08:50 PM

Where did you learn ?

Boaters · 30 December 2020, 08:41 AM

Very nice setup indeed .. Was also curious did you go to school or was it a love for the hobby and self-taught?

Ron P · 31 December 2020, 07:34 AM

I see the best book on your bookshelf, the one from George Daniels, so if you know that content your theoretical knowledge is up to the mark I think.

jennie hunt · 1 January 2021, 12:33 AM

Nice....very impressive setup.

rolexalan · 2 January 2021, 05:52 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm based in the north west of England. I started tinkering around 15 years ago and am pretty much self taught. I've took some online classes (TZ watch school) that got me going and been on some courses at the BHI.

jatco · 4 July 2021, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunn

Did you have any professional training or just learn it yourself?

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Originally Posted by rolexalan

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm based in the north west of England. I started tinkering around 15 years ago and am pretty much self taught. I've took some online classes (TZ watch school) that got me going and been on some courses at the BHI.

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HiBoost · 7 January 2021, 02:37 PM

Wow that looks like a fun place to play! Is that "the watch book rolex" still in shrink wrap? Do you just use this gear for your own fleet or do you hire out your services as well?

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rolexalan · 11 January 2021, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HiBoost

Wow that looks like a fun place to play! Is that "the watch book rolex" still in shrink wrap? Do you just use this gear for your own fleet or do you hire out your services as well?

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haha yes, its still in the shrink wrap, has been for 12 months now, i forgot about it to be honest! I just look after my own plus friends and family, including restoration projects.

sah · 11 January 2021, 02:43 PM

I got to ask, with a set up as good as yours, do you ever have to crawl on the floor to search for a flying screw or springbar?

rolexalan · 11 January 2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sah

I got to ask, with a set up as good as yours, do you ever have to crawl on the floor to search for a flying screw or springbar?

parts will always end up in the Bermuda triangle!

Thunn · 3 July 2021, 03:37 PM

Did you have any professional training or just learn it yourself?

enjoythemusic · 4 July 2021, 04:17 AM

A year old thread... Yet timeless too

wcs2229 · 20 August 2021, 04:54 AM

Wow! Looks like a lot of fun.

Oyster Perp · 20 August 2021, 05:53 PM

Wow !. I know of several 'professional' watchmakers (and a few ADs) that don't have that much kit.

strafer_kid · 22 August 2021, 05:56 AM

Very impressive indeed!

BNA/LION · 22 August 2021, 06:43 AM

Revisited this post... Fantastic setup you have there! Thanks again for sharing.

rolexalan · 24 August 2021, 05:30 AM

Thanks for all of the positive comments guys. I'm building a lapping machine at the moment, will hopefully be posting pics as the prototype develops

GMT Aviator · 13 September 2021, 09:36 AM

Looks great. You should see the state of my hobby room!

ratty · 14 September 2021, 07:19 PM

Very impressive.

Vvvlllooo · 15 September 2021, 06:49 AM

Nice setup

2 January 2021, 06:31 AM	#2
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	professional work station Ive only ever been asked into one watchmakers inner sanctum before and it looked pretty much like your work area, thank you for sharing. __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

19 August 2020, 05:13 AM	#4
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,069	Very impressive. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

19 August 2020, 05:53 AM	#5
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	WOW! That is so cool! Your work space is fantastic. Great that you have the love and skills to do such detailed work! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

20 August 2020, 02:52 AM	#7
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	I have one of those $5 Ebay demagnitizers also. __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

4 July 2021, 04:17 AM	#22
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,157	A year old thread... Yet timeless too __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 August 2020, 06:41 AM	#1
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 877	OP , that's so cool thanks for sharing. What an assume set up.

7 August 2020, 06:49 AM	#3
Tjp730 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Miami Posts: 16	I know who I'm calling if I need my watch fixed!

29 August 2020, 06:58 AM	#9
Dave1863 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Dave Location: Liverpool Watch: Daytona Posts: 39	Looks brilliant Alan were are you based in uk?

19 November 2020, 02:34 PM	#10
Nickyisrael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 70	I would never leave the room. Very well set up. Congrats

29 December 2020, 08:50 PM	#11
tudk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Australia Watch: Various Rolex Posts: 331	Where did you learn ?

30 December 2020, 08:41 AM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Very nice setup indeed .. Was also curious did you go to school or was it a love for the hobby and self-taught?

31 December 2020, 07:34 AM	#13
Ron P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 145	I see the best book on your bookshelf, the one from George Daniels, so if you know that content your theoretical knowledge is up to the mark I think.

1 January 2021, 12:33 AM	#14
jennie hunt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: chicago Posts: 6	Nice....very impressive setup.

2 January 2021, 05:52 AM	#15
rolexalan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 31	Thanks for the comments guys. I'm based in the north west of England. I started tinkering around 15 years ago and am pretty much self taught. I've took some online classes (TZ watch school) that got me going and been on some courses at the BHI.

7 January 2021, 02:37 PM	#17
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,528	Wow that looks like a fun place to play! Is that "the watch book rolex" still in shrink wrap? Do you just use this gear for your own fleet or do you hire out your services as well? Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk

11 January 2021, 02:43 PM	#19
sah "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Scott Location: Placerville, Ca Watch: Creamsicle, JLC Posts: 491	I got to ask, with a set up as good as yours, do you ever have to crawl on the floor to search for a flying screw or springbar?

3 July 2021, 03:37 PM	#21
Thunn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: Skydweller Posts: 16	Did you have any professional training or just learn it yourself?

20 August 2021, 04:54 AM	#23
wcs2229 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex, Omega, Tag Posts: 202	Wow! Looks like a lot of fun.

20 August 2021, 05:53 PM	#24
Oyster Perp "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 145	Wow !. I know of several 'professional' watchmakers (and a few ADs) that don't have that much kit.

22 August 2021, 05:56 AM	#25
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very impressive indeed!

22 August 2021, 06:43 AM	#26
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	Revisited this post... Fantastic setup you have there! Thanks again for sharing. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

24 August 2021, 05:30 AM	#27
rolexalan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 31	Thanks for all of the positive comments guys. I'm building a lapping machine at the moment, will hopefully be posting pics as the prototype develops

13 September 2021, 09:36 AM	#28
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Looks great. You should see the state of my hobby room!

14 September 2021, 07:19 PM	#29
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,809	Very impressive.

15 September 2021, 06:49 AM	#30
Vvvlllooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Fl Posts: 202	Nice setup

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