Internet Horology Club 185
Ball Dial

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January 09, 2021, 11:34
Joey Hamm
Ball Dial
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


January 10, 2021, 13:10
William Thomas
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.
January 10, 2021, 16:11
Joey Hamm
William,
Thanks, for the comments. Now all I need is a movement Smile
Joey