hi everyone todd here.
finally feel well enough to work on watches again.
so i am back!
so,
i bought this elgin grade 153 model 6 made in 1900 on epray.
it fit all my requirements for an epray purchase.
no cracks or chips in the dial, nice case, doesn't run. perfect for me.
great practice watch, need to find why it won't run, lots of fun.
when i opened it up it was full of an abrasive feeling black dust.
a lot of it!
i think it may be coal dust.
has anyone run across this before?
i am attaching a pic of the dial also covered in the dust.
going to polident the dial now and hope for the best.
thanks everyone.
missed you all.
todd

If it is only a movement, lord knows where it has been!

watch out with the polident as what you have is metal dial with paint on it it might not works
I will use water and some light detergent only.

Good tip Peter !! It looks to be a metal blank that has been painted with enamel paints to resemble a porcelain enameled dial.

I think you will be OK with a warm water and dishwashing detergent and using your thumb to gently massage away the dirt/debris/dust and a rinse. I like to use a hairdryer to dry these dials instead of using a towel on them to dry them.

regards,
bb

well guys,
i wish i had read your replies before i tried to clean it.
polident destroyed it. so sad right now.
will have to find a new dial.
live and learn.
feel like an ***** right now.

you be better off with porcelain dial anyway

right you are 3fP.
now to find one.
todd

I have a metal one like yours but in better shape and style can post pictures if you like.

please do Peter.
what would you want for it?
thanks
todd

Todd the feet on my dial are at 3-4 minutes
21 and 40 minutes
gold/brass circle and seconds bit

looks like a match on the feet.
what do you want for it Peter?
todd

Hows $25 I can ship it in regular mail with B-day card or so for around $2

i want it! and thank you "3fP".
but i think shipping to Canada will be more than $2.
how about $35 usd total.
i will send by philpay as soon as you accept.
to your email address?
thank you so much.
i lost interest in the movement after i pooched the dial.
now i am excited about it again.
todd

p.s.
for those of you unaware of the verb "pooched" or "to pooch" its meaning is,
when an old fool thinks he knows more than he does.
so he pooched it.
a valuable and useful verb in that it conveys its meaning while avoiding censorship.
todd

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Thanks for the etymology lesson, Todd! :-)

I have a friend (she was born and raised in London and Paris) who occasionally uses that word.

Todd the dial is on it way to ya for $1,20
how's that for shipping it might go around the world few
Times before it's in Montreal haha.

thanks Peter,
i really appreciate it.
people like you are why i love this site.
no one has ever criticized me for making a mistake.
but, you have helped me make sure i don't repeat it.
payment sent by the way.
thank you
todd

hi Peter,
just received a nice mothers day card.
with a nice present inside!
first mothers day card i ever received.
feeling very emotional right now.
thanks,
great dial.
todd