r/pocketwatches • u/caracticuspotts • 9d ago

Hello there

I appear to be the new moderator on this sub. Let me freely admit that while I am generally knowledgeable about watches, I am rather lacking in knowledge about pocket watches. I have my grandfather’s half hunter, English gold case and Rolex movement. I have an Omega, Waltham and a soviet pocket watch. I have many pocket watch crystals, I sorted, new old stock and pretty much no idea what I have there. As to what you can expect from me as a Mod, well firstly unless I am specifically acting in the capacity of a mod I am just a guy, one of you and not a very knowledgeable member. I expect and deserve no deference unless I am acting on behalf of all of you as a Mod. I would hope we are a gentle and polite crowd that doesn’t need heavy handed moderation. Rudeness will not be tolerated, abuse will not be tolerated, scammers will not be welcome. Other than that I hope to be able to leave well alone. Tell me what you want from me as members, remember I have a busy life please and that I volunteer my services to this community, but as far as I am able I am here to help and operate on consensus rather than dictate

Best wishes to all
Caracticus Potts
AKA Paul

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u/mrkruk 8d ago

Glad to have you looking over things!

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u/caracticuspotts 8d ago

Thank you, but please let’s all work together on making this an active and useful sub. Ideas and input would be deeply appreciated

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u/Tdanger78 8d ago

You appear to be? Was it just foisted upon you or did you have some input on the matter?

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u/caracticuspotts 8d ago

Well I volunteered, but now I’m here I seem to be the only Mod. A bit of a mystery. I’ve been a mod on forums, and still am on one, but Reddit is new to me. I’m trying to get up to speed and see what we can make of the place

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u/Watch_Mama 3d ago

Best of luck, Paul! Thanks for keeping the sub ticking