Hi folks
I have a damaged Double sunk Montgomery dial.
The pictures do not show the cracks but there is a significant one from around the 5 up to the 1 position. I am fearfull that a piece of porcelain might come off so my idea is to use some UV clear adhesive along the crack, allowing it to soak right in, wipe away the surplus and then place in sunlight to harden off.
What do people think of this idea?.

Thanks. Steve from UK.

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Stephen,

I don't think it's necessary since the enamel, even though cracked, is fused to the copper base and not likely to flake off. The only times I have ever seen lost enamel is when the the copper has been deformed from behind. I would just clean it up and don't worry about losing anything.

William

Here is an A.N. Anderson dial, as you can see it looked extremely bad, some spots the chips were missing. I cleaned it by using a soft bristle toothbrush and joy, rinse it and soaked it in a solution of bleach and water or you can use polident with water. I filled the missing chips with white acrylic titanium paint (for artists) and yes if you look closely you can see the repairs and if you get a magnifier you can see where the hairline cracks but it looks a heck of a lot better. I would not spray anything on it, the dial itself would look great with just a typical dial cleaning.

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Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post. I think all I will do is maybe try some white enamel porcelain touch up or even better still, perhaps just leave it alone for the next owner. As you may have guessed I am a novice, but I do also collect English silver coins and those in particular should be left well alone as well.
This is a really excellent site, full of very decent people who are willing to part with such crucial information. I hope that one day I may be able to inpart something for the site as well
Thank you very much.......Steve.

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This is a really excellent site, full of very decent people who are willing to part with such crucial information.
I hope that one day I may be able to inpart something for the site as well
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Thank you all very much indeed. I love American Pocket watches, they have everything including style and a certain uniqueness which is everything.
The "Railroad" models are a particular favourite of mine and over here in the UK they are as rare as hens teeth to buy and when you do see one, they are well over priced.
I have been very successful on Ebay, but the only down side is Import duty at 20% of the purchase price and a "Special handling fee" by our postal people which is around £10.
I have seven decent watches now, One Illinois Bunn special, two 21 jewel model 478 Elgins, two hamilton 992s and two 23 Jewel Waltham Vanguards.......all working with no hairlines at all!.
Thank you all again for your very warm welcome. From dear old Blighty across the Atlantic!!........Steve.