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I am just starting to get into silversmithing... you may remember some of my earlier posts... well its all coming on in leaps and bounds... and am really enjoying myself. I have now made pendants, rings and chain bracelets.... all with various degrees of success. I am now thinking of making a silver watch... well at least the case and strap. I think it would be a good exercise for me and with it being silver... not tremendously expensive. What I need to know is where I can buy watch movements in the UK. I'm not looking for anything fancy... just something that is reliable and could design a case around. I have found A G Thomas' website and ordered a brochure from them... but would like to know if you folks have any others that you would recommend. Also anywhere that might sell some sort of clasp or finding made from silver that I could use as a fastening for the strap ( Thats the only bit that I think might be really tricky to make myself.... unless you know of an easy type I could try ) As always any advice would be much appreciated... and if you could point me in the direction of some good websites that would be great.... but like I have found before the best way to learn is to have an idea... get stuck in... and go for it ! Thanks Dave |
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Dave Wilkinson wrote in message ... Hi all... I am just starting to get into silversmithing... you may remember some of my earlier posts... well its all coming on in leaps and bounds... and am really enjoying myself. I have now made pendants, rings and chain bracelets.... all with various degrees of success. I am now thinking of making a silver watch... well at least the case and strap. I think it would be a good exercise for me and with it being silver... not tremendously expensive. What I need to know is where I can buy watch movements in the UK. I'm not looking for anything fancy... just something that is reliable and could design a case around. I have found A G Thomas' website and ordered a brochure from them... but would like to know if you folks have any others that you would recommend. Also anywhere that might sell some sort of clasp or finding made from silver that I could use as a fastening for the strap ( Thats the only bit that I think might be really tricky to make myself.... unless you know of an easy type I could try ) As always any advice would be much appreciated... and if you could point me in the direction of some good websites that would be great.... but like I have found before the best way to learn is to have an idea... get stuck in... and go for it ! Thanks Dave dave Cousins Material House in Romford should have just about all your requirements either tools, findings or watch movements. They have a comprehensive webb site so hang on to your credit card!!!!!!! Julian |
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"Jools" wrote in message ... Dave Wilkinson wrote in message ... Hi all... I am just starting to get into silversmithing... you may remember some of my earlier posts... well its all coming on in leaps and bounds... and am really enjoying myself. I have now made pendants, rings and chain bracelets.... all with various degrees of success. I am now thinking of making a silver watch... well at least the case and strap. I think it would be a good exercise for me and with it being silver... not tremendously expensive. What I need to know is where I can buy watch movements in the UK. I'm not looking for anything fancy... just something that is reliable and could design a case around. I have found A G Thomas' website and ordered a brochure from them... but would like to know if you folks have any others that you would recommend. Also anywhere that might sell some sort of clasp or finding made from silver that I could use as a fastening for the strap ( Thats the only bit that I think might be really tricky to make myself.... unless you know of an easy type I could try ) As always any advice would be much appreciated... and if you could point me in the direction of some good websites that would be great.... but like I have found before the best way to learn is to have an idea... get stuck in... and go for it ! Thanks Dave dave Cousins Material House in Romford should have just about all your requirements either tools, findings or watch movements. They have a comprehensive webb site so hang on to your credit card!!!!!!! Julian Yeah thanks Jools... another person I spoke to recommended them.... but the site doesn't seem to have pictures of the movements and I would like to get some idea of what they look like... so I can see what kind of thing you get and how I can design around it. Maybe I will order a brochure from them too. Thanks very much Dave |
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