I have been printing some dial on 3D printers but this great read to all.
Some pocket watch parts can be now revers engineer
http://3dprintingindustry.com/...nting-mica-freeform/

The puzzling thing is that most of my prototype 3D designs have been made on "3D Printers" since about 1995. Where this is going now is (I Guess) with the larger "Macro" stuff.

We were printing complete mechanical sets then, but most of it was within a 6" x 8" x 12" Space.

Small watch parts is a good application as they can be done quickly. Then there is photo-etch . . . VERY Lo-Cost.

photo etching is no cost effective if you have to do one part and can't be done at your place(home)
3d printers are being less expensive and are making it way to average Joe's home.

I SUSPECT THAT IF WE WORKED UP THE ARTWORK, WE COULD MAKE A SINGLE PHOTOETCH NEGATIVE (MUCH LIKE THE "ASCENT" WOODEN CLOCK KITS OR LASER-CUTTING) PROGRAM THAT COULD MAKE A COMPLETE WATCH PARTS WHEEL TRAIN, SPRINGS, HANDS SET. THE STAFFS WOULD HAVE TO BE MADE FROM WIRE CONVENTIONALLY.

ADD STAFFS AND A 3D CASE AND WE COULD HAVE AN IHC185 "CLUB" WATCH.

Whats withe the caps lock?
as some might take it as a screaming or are you?

NO screaming, I hit that by accident sometimes and the PC's have no warning for it.

I run a small 3D Printing Lab. We do mostly ABS, and consider 1mm the minimum feature size. For mainstream "3D printing", watch parts are just beyond reach. I did have a student make a very credible *clock* a few years ago.