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Very nice. What is exactly concaving the dial? How is it done? Thanks!

 

I am just starting my Granddaughters watch, so took some photos...... First I chose the movement size and case then cut out a blank dial from 0.3mm copper or 0.5mm. Then I put the face, dial and movement into the case and see if the stem lines up with the stem tube, great if it does, but not often.....

 

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Then put the dial in a glass press with the bevelled die on the bottom, easier to see it that way, flat die on top (choose dies carefully), make sure it's al in line and centred.

 

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Then press gently until the desired concave is achieved......

 

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This is my method, maybe there are easier and better ways.......

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Like the way you went about it Legarm. It's all a bit clearer now.......I think, the initials are yours (or your granddaughter's) and you in Alkham, nice touch!

Did you print the dial yourself?

 

My initials, sometimes put the persons name on face if special occasion. Top watch is for my Son...... Design and print dial on quality printer, tried to age the top one....

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Very impressed and with new views of what to do with dials. Thank you for the explanation Legarm. If you don't mind I have another question, what type of paper/material do you use for the face? I hope I'm not being too nosey but this thread has awaken all my interest! Thank you in advance.

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Very impressed and with new views of what to do with dials. Thank you for the explanation Legarm. If you don't mind I have another question, what type of paper/material do you use for the face? I hope I'm not being too nosey but this thread has awaken all my interest! Thank you in advance.

 

Use various materials, high quality Canon Super Glossy 2 paper, sometimes paint dial with spray. Generally get inspiration while doing each project.

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What I meant was - it's very similar to the ETA 1100, particularly in the triangular bridge, but not quite. Must check Ranfft!

 

Dead right Will..... near as possible the same............ strange that two movements with exactly the same configuration. Well spotted.

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