Porcelain Dial Repair Estimates

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Click on type of dial to learn more about the procedure.

These are the different procedures used to repair a dial. Most are chosen at our discretion.  Please read the description corresponding to the type dial. Please choose Standard Service or High Grade Service. All work on high grade watch dials will be High Grade Service.

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Flat Dials

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial  (High Grade Service)

Option 3)               Remake dial exactly as original (black or white background only)

Single sunk  (Usually Seconds Bit Is Sunk)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial (High Grade Service)

Option 3)               Remake dial exactly as original, but with fake sunk area (black or white background only)

Multiple Single Sunk (Usually Seconds and Calendar Bit Is Sunk)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial (High Grade Service)

Option 3)               Remake dial exactly as original, but with fake sunk areas (black or white background only)

Double Sunk (Large Center Area Of Dial Is Sunk And Seconds Bit Is Sunk Into That…....3 Pieces)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial  (High Grade Service)

Fake sunk (Same as Sunk, but not 2 pieces)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial  (High Grade Service)

Option 3)               Remake dial exactly as original, but with fake sunk area  (black or white background only)

Fake Multiple Sunk (Same as Multiple Sunk, but not multiple pieces)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial  (High Grade Service)

Option 3)               Remake dial exactly as original, but with fake sunk area (black or white background only)

Fake Double Sunk (Same as Double Sunk, but not 3 pieces)

Option 1)               Restore original dial (Standard Service)

Option 2)               Restore original dial  (High Grade Service)

Standard Service   Again, this is a description of different repair processes that we will use to restore your dial. Dial can be restored in a variety of ways.  

Estimate of repair is $195 to $245. 

1)       Only the areas that need to be, are repaired. This is the usual repair if a large amount of small type is not disturbed

2)       The dial can be repaired so that the cracks do not continue to spread, then the dial is “whited” out (or whatever the original color), and the dial is reprinted with the original print. The whiting out process can be airbrush, or if possible, a re-bake of a thin enamel coat. This will be determined on a per dial basis. If the re-bake is used, the dial has an excellent look as if original. This is not reversible. If the dial is airbrushed, it is reversible, and the dial has a bit of a glazed look. Either way, there is a small loss of definition in the beveled areas, for sunk dials.  And, either way, the dial will look great in the case.

High Grade / Expedited Service

Dial will be restored only in the areas that need to be. The resulting repair will be as close to museum quality as possible.

Estimate of repair is $325 to $395.  

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Clock Dials

Option 1)               Repair    Most repairs are between $195 and $245. Actual cost will billed upon completion of work.  Any estimates above this will be submitted for approval.

Option 2)               Remake  Real Porcelain dial remade to exact specifications and colors as original. Prices start at $ 95 for a 4” dial  $150 for a 6” and go up to $495 for a 15” dial. We can restore any dial in any condition, but in a case of economics or a missing dial, this is a fine alternative.

Shipping Instructions

Download an order form and please ship dial insured, with a deposit of $100 per dial. Please specify requested service for each watch dial. I will bill you for the balance when the work is completed. Send to:

Dennis Kaye

108 Corgy Drive   

Cary, NC 27513

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