I am very new to the Horology so please excuse my ignorance.
I am looking for some input on a watch I just purchased for a project watch.
it is a Elgin BW Raymond 19J 16S grade 455 SN#23297933 in a GF Keystone case.

1. I would like to replace the dial because of the damage but I dont think the one on it is correct. where should I start looking. are there vintage watch part suppliers around other than eBay?

2. A balance jewel screw is missing. once again I will need parts.

3. Last question. isn't the lettering on the movement suppose to be gold?

feel free to point out anything i might have over looked
Thank you in advance for any input you may have.

this is the dial

this is the case info

Nice 455 Gary. That dial is not likely original, most 455's would have a "49" dial or a Montgomery.(The 49 dial has extra bold numerals, no red 5-min track, and heavy diamond shaped hour markers) The lettering should all be gold except for the Elgin markings under the balance which should be in black.That will make a really nice watch!Parts should be easy to find. Take care, Ted.

Thanks Ted.
I will look for a 49 dial I know the one your talking about. as far as the gold lettering I dont think there is anything I can do about that. I have been carrying it for a few days now and haven't lost a minute. but i dont know about seconds. (yet)

I have one of those 19j beauties. I prefer the damaskeening and regulator on them to the 21j BWR's that followed.

I am very happy with it as well. I am timing it now. and haven't lost a second since yesterday. I almost hate to mess with the missing balance jewel screw.

Hey Gary, There are gold inlay kits that are made for gun engravings that should work on a watch also, I've never tried it but seeing it on videos it looks like they do a nice job.I don't know if I can mention the company name on here, but if you search on Google for gold inlay kits it will come up.They only cost around 20 bucks....Ted.

Thanks Ted! This was purchased as a restoration project. so it would be worth a try. I'll check it out.

Ted, I just ordered the kit. I'll post pics of the outcome. Thanks again!

I hope it works out, it looks easy to do and not much money, if it can last on a gun, it should be fine on a watch movement.Usually it's the black lettering on watches that gets washed out, I don't remember seeing it happen with a gold letterd watch.Most railroad watches like that were cleaned a million times in their working life, that's for sure.Regards, Ted.

Here it is, it took a little practice because the engraving is so shallow. and doesn't have the luster of the gilting but I will leave it at that.

Gary, looks a thousand times better!Regards, Ted.

That turned out nice. Congratulations

Thanks Mike, I will see how it holds up to a full service.

Looks good, now find that screw and you have yourself very nice watch.

Thanks Peter. the new dial is on the way and i have a line on the balance jewel with screws. thats all im waiting for to start the dissassembly.