If I have a watch with a bad dial is it ok from a collector point of view to replace it with another original dial that is designed for that specific model? The replacement would of course of come from another identical model. Is this classed as a franken?

 

Do you have a picture of the bad dial? One person's bad dial is another person's awesome patinated dial.

 

Thank you.

 

When happened I sent Omega Geneve for first service. My watch maker sent pictures back of the movement previously stuck to the dial with glue! One foot broken off the back of the dial, such a shame as the face of dial was good. No choice but to replace dial.

 

It is not difficult to make and solder on a new dial foot. All it should cost you is another hour's labour - tops. If the dial has been re-finished then that's a different story.

 

Original dial.

Thanks I will ask watchmaker.

 

In which case your dial can be saved:
http://watchguy.co.uk/how-to-re-attach-dial-feet-with-a-soldering-machine/

 

Much appreciated Stewart, I texted the info to my watchmaker.

 

Most would frown upon this, but you can even use adhesive dial pads in place of the broken foot. It is not as desirable, but if it means not wearing the watch or being able to find a replacement...