The Bug has bitten and I’m Feelin’ Groovy

[namonllor1953]

Oh yeah,
I finally took my first pocket watch apart and put it back together.
Took plenty of photos for reference and worked slow. I’ve got to admit, there was a moment there where I had to sit back, take a breath and chill out. I’m glad I did instead of trying to forge ahead no matter what (that’s usually what I do, and sure enough, I screw things up).
I dis-assembled it again because, it definately needs to be cleaned and I need to purchase an Ultrasonic cleaner w/baskets. I’m hoping to get the Large Harbor Freight US Cleaner this weekend and I should be good to go. At any rate, it’s a great feeling to have diassembled and reassembled my first PW.
Be well and may you all have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

[willofiam]

Hey Ren, thanks for putting this up, reminds me of when I had taken my first apart. It was late at night, all excited and nervous, being super careful. I remember wanting to disassemble/ reassemble several times that night just so my tiny brain would soak it in and I wouldnt forget, went through it twice and like you said @namonllor1953 wrote:

there was a moment there where I had to sit back, take a breath and chill out

….Its like diving into another world 😯
I still get that kind of feeling and thoroughly enjoy “getting in the mood” , relaxing and diving into a watch. I work mostly on clocks but do get quite a few pocket watches in also. To me the mood is different and a rather nice change up though I feel one compliments the other.
Ren, great job!!!! God bless, have fun and dont let the bed bugs bite 😆 William

[bernie weishapl]

Ren good for you. The more you do the easier it will get. I still remember my first one. Like you I think I took it apart and back together again 4 times before I actually cleaned, oiled and repaired it. 😆 Well done.

[maitai11]

I quite like to think of being engrossed in a pocket watch as being in my own little perfect bubble. I put some good smooth jazz on (TV shows distract the heck out of me…) get a bit of a breeze from a fan going, and then have my favorite beverage ready and within reach. You’re right Ren, it is a special thing to do your first. I’ll never forget that when I installed the balance cock and balance, before I even fully located the pins into the mainplate, that it just started the watch up – and it was positively magic to experience it that way. I was hooked

Best,

Tim

[bernie weishapl]

Jazz!!! How about some ZZ Top or Steve Miller Band or Santana? Now there is some good watch repairing music. 😆

[tukat44]

Chris?? Are you out there? Don’t leave me hanging for a “First Watch Jam” favorite…..

tukat

[Bob Tascione]

Great job Ren!

[chris mabbott]

This was my first strip down tune 😆

TIME

[stevefitzwater]

Why not this tune- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OytmtYoOI

Perhaps I am showing my age with this one…

[bernie weishapl]

That will work for me. LOL

[namonllor1953]

Here’s a taste of what makes me feel and dig what I’m doin’….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ntcMjYL7hc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mycylXuB33U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae0nwSv6cTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MenOmqIBmIM

[maitai11]

OK Bernie, I saw that little remark

Being a jazz snob is actually quite fun! You should try it sometime I can send you some links to get you started if you want!

I just can’t see myself listening to “Gimme all your lovin’, “Black Magic Woman”, or “Jungle Love” HAHAHA, but hey, what ever floats your boat Bernie

Not that I don’t like that kind of music, except maybe for ZZ Top. A little too campy for me, I guess But I do love the Rock and Roll greats, as well as some great Classic Rock.

Rock On!

Tim

[maitai11]

Culture Club also had one called “Time” 80’s retro!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tI1_KlO6xI

[arutha]

Now I love the 80’s but I always find a nice mixture from Motown to Grunge to 80’s to Django Reinhardt keeps it interesting for me
Paul.

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