Have You Ever Seen This Happen Before? How Easy A Fix Is It?

shaun hk · Feb 13, 2013

I really like the dial on this one but would like it a lot more if it was in the right place! It sounds like it is rotating inside the case, rather than stuck in the current position. Would this be a fairly easy fix?
Also, the seller states that the dial is completely original, what do you think?
thanks
Shaun

pascs · Feb 13, 2013

I cant say for that particular watch but most dials are held in place and aligned to the movement by dial pegs located on the underside of the dial. I assume these must have sheared off to cause the dial to now be free to rotate?

To fix it the watch will need to be stripped down, remove the dial and new dial pegs applied to the dial.

A concern for me would be if the dial pegs have sheared off then what sort of force has the watch been subjected to to do that?

shaun hk · Feb 13, 2013

Hmmm, I see what you mean and I guess getting hold of the correct dial pegs will not be easy.
Thanks
Shaun

Alpha · Feb 13, 2013

Or maybe as I came across a few weeks ago the dial had been stuck down at some point 🙁 Dial pegs would not pose a problem, fine copper wire, the problem for a novice like myself would be fixing the pegs to the dial. Time for some research on that subject 😀

pascs · Feb 13, 2013

The dial pegs are normally soldered (or some other attachment method) onto the back of the dial when it is manufactured and i assume that a competent watch maker can do the same without damaging the paint on the dial.

I assume the dial pegs will still be attached to the movement holder

On cheaper watches which I've modified, I've used dial stickers which are just like thin double sided tape which allows you to stick the dial onto a part of the movement or movement holder, this works fine but may not be an ideal long term solution.

ulackfocus · Feb 13, 2013

Stuff like that makes you think it's a franken. Look at the edge of the dial - there's a gap where you can see into the interior of the watch. It's either missing the retaining ring or that dial is too small for the case.

Archer · Feb 13, 2013

Broken dial feet are one option, but also consider that the stem may be broken, and the entire movement is rotating. This would be more common than broken dial feet, at least in my experience.

If the dial feet are broken off, they can be soldered back on if you have the right equipment. Dial feet soldering machines used to be common, but you don't see them much anymore. I have seen some references to laser welding being used these days.

It could be a hacker job using sitcky "dial dots" also, but hopefully not.

I agree the dial does not appear to fit the case correctly, so this could be something put together, or possibly the wrong crystal has been installed and it needs a wider reflector/tension ring.

Cheers, Al

pascs · Feb 13, 2013

Al, I hadnt thought about that and it would seem a more obvious possibility..............and you certainly have the experience 👍

shaun hk · Feb 13, 2013

Thanks for your help guys and damnit, why are the ones I like always difficult pigs.....and please dont tell my girlfriend I said that!

Have You Ever Seen This Happen Before? How Easy A Fix Is It?

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