Marcus Hanke
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A very quick reply, or better: the possible start for many replies ....
I am not a watchmaker myself, and all I want is to offer a quick information that can serve as starting point for own research, or - that would be much better - for replies from my watchmaking colleagues.
Generally, the methods of fixing the dial depend on the movement. Often, movements have small holes into which "dial feets" soldered onto the dial's backside, are inserted, and locked by some kind of a spring-mounted mechanism.
However, I have also seen dials that are kept in position by being squeezed in between the movement and a rehaut ring.
Marcus
Dial Questions for Team WatchTech
Hi all, I've recently come across the WatchTech forum here on PuristSPro and I absolutely love the reports, stories, and feedback here. Amazing. Unfortunately, I don't have much knowledge to share. Instead, I have a question regrading dials. Any thoughts ...
A very quick reply, or better: the possible start for many replies ....
I am not a watchmaker myself, and all I want is to offer a quick information that can serve as starting point for own research, or - that would be much better - for replies from my watchmaking colleagues. Generally, the methods of fixing the dial depend o...
Very varied
In general the dials are mounted on the movement in some way, as Marcus said. The most common method is with "dial feet" that are spot welded on the back of the dial and then fixed in some way on holes in the movement. Other methods include using a ring a...
Dials
I've seen a few different methods for fitting dials to movements. As stated, dial feet are the typical approach; usually stabilized and anchored by a locking screw or sliding clip. I've seen clip on dials that have a ring along the outer edge that allows ...
Great stuff
Thank you very much for your insightful comments - gives me great direction.