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Old 2 June 2008, 05:19 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by Vanessa View Post
Thank you, and you're welcome!

The quick-set on a GMT only works by moving the (12) hour-hand forward in the first crown-pulled-out position. Unfortunately there isn't a "real" quickset on those.

My hands are exceptionally steady... but I do know some watchmakers that have some difficulties with that. So it is possible to be a watchmaker with (a little) shaky hands, but if you want to be as good as I am, it's better if your hands are steady No seriously, it helps when you're steady!
Hey Vanessa,

You should see how "rock-steady" my hands are when I shear my sheep. Think I'd make a good watch-maker?
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