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This dial was tossed in with the pocket watch cases I received yesterday. The dial has a few hair lines and only 1 dial foot. Does this dial still hold any value?
Thanks,
Joey

 
Posts: 183 | Location: Kentucky in the USA | Registered: October 16, 2011
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AS long as there are no bad chips or missing enamel the dial is acceptable for use, until you find that perfect one. Soaked in a cup of dish soap for a couple of days the hairlines clean up and become less visible. You really only need 2 dial feet and replacement dial feet are available. File as needed and use with a bit of epoxy. Dial screw don't have be tight: the dial is not going to fall off, tight enough so the dial doesn't rattle. Too tight dial screws stress the enamel and can cause hairlines.
 
Posts: 653 | Location: St Paul, Minnesota in the USA | Registered: May 04, 2004
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William,
Thanks, for the comments. Now all I need is a movement Smile
Joey
 
Posts: 183 | Location: Kentucky in the USA | Registered: October 16, 2011
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