I need to get this dial restored for a customer.

Can anyone recommend anyone who can restore masonic dials at a reasonable price.

My usual dial restorers in the UK either don't do masonic dials or can only provide a relatively poor alternative dial pattern which is not really in keeping with the original watch.

The symbols are printed on not overlayed.

Thanks

Clive,

All too often repainted dials are disappointing.

You will want to solicit examples before you decide on a source. One that comes to mind for this particular watch is Robert Miller of International Dial who started this topic last year...

Two pages: WATCH DIAL REFINISHING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Check that topic over closely and ask Rob Miller specifically as to whether they might have the original dies to print your dial. I mention this because International Dial was used by Hamilton for refinishing dials in their factory service program and for that reason you may get lucky! Rob's eMail is rmiller15@earthlink.net and again if I were you I would want to see a print before proceeding. If you are like me, the quality of the workmanship would far more important than the price.

Let's also see what others may suggest!

Lindell

Lindell

This was good information.

I've read the thread - very informative. And have now been in touch with Rob Miller who has confirmed that he can restore the dial at a very reasonable price.

I shall be posting it off over the weekend.

Thanks once again.

Kind Regards

Clive

Lindell

Just to say that I have now had the dial restored and International Watch dial have done a splendid job.

I will be sending any other dials I have for refinishing their way in future.

Thank you for the recomendation.

OK Lindell here it is.

Dial looks great. Are you happy?