Vintage Roamer with an odd name...

[DJW]

So I bought this watch off an auction site for $15. The reason I bought it was the description said that it was 36 millimeters in diameter. I like the size of that watch and was interested in this watch because of the name as well, Verdad. I did a little research and could not find anything other than a Spanish translation which Loosely means truth. I'm assuming that this was either a jewelry house or a custom order.

When I received the watch the MST 352 Roamer movement was very dirty on the bridge side. Once I removed the dial I found the keyless works rusted beyond repair. I found a very nice replacement MST 352 movement on the bay and installed it instead. I would have much rather kept the original movement but the previous or original owner had engraved His Name Across the bridges! Ugh!. 

The dial was corroded and Beyond cleaning so I decided to refinish the dial myself. I stripped the dial down to Bare brass and hand Silvered it as is done with clock dial. I also created a new printing plate in the Bauhaus Style and printed the dial. All in all I think it turned out pretty good!

Edited June 2, 2017 by DJW
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[DJW]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum topic...

[StuartBaker104]

Please tell us more about how you refinished the dial!

Thanks...

[clockboy]

 

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum topic...

Moved to the correct section of forum.

[Bill_Lewsey]

Excellent. Can you take me through the silk screen process you used please?

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[DJW]

I don't use silk screening to print my dials. I use traditional pad printing. Here's a quick video showing how it's done..The actual printing process starts at 38 seconds. Cheers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o_HBZNC2Cg

[FBPB]

Looks fantastic, great job !