1954 Constellation bumper 354 woes

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You'll have to forgive my "white" lie. I did state it was of sentimental value as in an effort to get the dial back from Lindsay Stampfli I had told her that it was my late father's in an attempt to prick her conscience. I said the same here in case she or associates saw the post. I needent have bothered.

In reality I bought the watch at auction for about £500. As per my original post I had pretty-well written off this watch as both a stupid purchase in the first place followed by the debacle with Lindsay. Now I have the complete watch again I'm in two minds as what to do.

I think I am more disposed to getting the dial redone. It'll cost £280ish but I suppose given I'd almost given up on the whole project... I'll think about it for a couple of days.
 
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I will just say that I understand the impulse to get rid of it. It has been a frustrating experience and I'm not sure you will ever get much pleasure from the watch. Life is short.
 
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You'll have to forgive my "white" lie. I did state it was of sentimental value as in an effort to get the dial back from Lindsay Stampfli I had told her that it was my late father's in an attempt to prick her conscience. I said the same here in case she or associates saw the post. I needent have bothered.

In reality I bought the watch at auction for about £500. As per my original post I had pretty-well written off this watch as both a stupid purchase in the first place followed by the debacle with Lindsay. Now I have the complete watch again I'm in two minds as what to do.

I think I am more disposed to getting the dial redone. It'll cost £280ish but I suppose given I'd almost given up on the whole project... I'll think about it for a couple of days.
I really wouldn't bother going again down a redial route, you'd be better searching for an original dial in OK condition or dumping it. With that 280 budget it should be possible. It may take a while and it won't be mint, but in reasonable shape and I think the outcome would be more satisfactory.
 
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I would definitely agree that another redial is a mistake. And finding a suitable dial may take a while. You might also consider scavenging one from another watch, then sell what you don't need.
 
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If you’re willing to ship. You can try dialcraftcorp.com in Ontario, Canada

I used them last around 2008 when I restored watches, but when my watch makers passed. He just happen to sell the business and retired.

Current person has been running it since that time. I have not used him.

Back then. Price was about $58 Canadian. No clue now.

Email and ask.

They also replate hands and indexes to match.