JoeyB

You are fortunate, 1 mm is not much. I have made dials from sheet brass going square to round, and reduced diameters in this fashion: I use a piece of wood as an 'axle' through the hole in the dial. DO NOT USE METAL, it will enlarge the hole. Been there, done that. A toothpick will work if you are very careful, but they are not very strong. If it breaks your dial can go flying, and you don't want it damaged. You can soak the toothpick in water to make it stronger. Instead, I use a skewer made from bamboo for shish-ka-bob. With the dial on the 'axle' and your fingers used to steady on each side of the dial, touch it to a bench grinder. The bench grinder will spin the dial on the axle while you hold it steady. Just touch a little bit, check the fit, and again until it fits.

Happy New Year to all!

These are my homemade dials: ETA2846 DG3804B

Thank you! If it uses the gen style crystal mount I might try one.

Does the Helenarou case have the gen style crystal mount using the retainer, or is it a glue-in, shortened (sanded down) crystal? Is the rehaut that deep as pictured?

Helenarou's web site http://www.helenarou.com/index.html

Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in!

Maybe it's me. Broken, with pieces missing? http://www.ebay.com/itm/151520159945?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I have a couple of mine for only $25.

Season's Greetings to everyone!

Lol! I know that feeling first hand!

What is a DG3046b movement? I'm not familiar with that one.

No, I'm not that smart - or talented. Wouldn't that clog up the printer head or something?

Thanks. It'd be nice to have that little extra of the black visibly raised above the script. Of course with my tired, old eyes, I can't see it without a lot of help! I really like the 'natural' patina from the decal and spray sealer for an aged chapter ring dial. I think I'd get the same effect as I do now. The picture above of the decal is without sealer. I've looked for a waterproof, permanent ink to use in an inkjet printer, but only found 'water-resistant'. They run and flatten out when the decal is wetted to apply. The quest continues! The problem with the quest is that every time I find an improvement I like, I wind up refinishing all my chapter ring dials! This was my first decal from 2010. It has changed a lot since then. Serifs on all the markers including chapter ring, more crisp lettering, cleaning up computer pixel 'bleed', better sizing, sharper and more accurate crown 6 & 9 markers and triangle, etc.

The contents of lacquer will melt the vinyl decal. I don't think it would be compatible with inkjet inks, either. That's why I use a water-based acrylic lume. The chemicals used in normal lume even melts my inserts.

The decals start out like that, but the spray sealer sealer takes away most of the indent. I'd like to find an ink that doesn't need the sealer.

Well, you can always make your own.

If they can't help, and no one on this site has any to spare, you can always have a last resort of using ETA Tudor hands, like from Clark's, and having the minute hand opened up to size. You'll get it, it's just a bit of a pain finding it!

The site says "This dial was first introduced without 'Date'-imprint, later versions show this imprint." so I'd guess it was a late early dial...

The first is from the link, the 2nd is from your post, turned. If it is a gen, I'd say it's an early 16750, and it's a rare one. From the link: Two different variants of the dial: Matt, without white gold indexes - rare. Glossy, with white gold indexes (identical to the newer GMTs). Rolex switched the dial during production (approx. serial 9XXXXXX / 1986). This dial was first introduced without 'Date'-imprint, later versions show this imprint. During service, many matt dials got replaced by glossy ones.

The dial on a 1675 does not say 'Date' after 'OYSTER PERPETUAL'. The watch looks like a 16750. http://www.gmtmasterhistory.com/gmt-master_ref_16750.html

Noobs beware!

I don't believe Yuki has DG hands. You might try Tiger Concept. http://www.tiger-concept.com/ Be specific, send a pic along if you can in your email. Language can be a barrier. Or you might try this forum in the 'Want to buy' section, and see if anyone has a spare set.

The DG movements take different minute and second hand sizes (1.00/1.50/.17) than ETA (Tudor)(.90/1.50/.25) and both are different than gen movements. You can broach the ETA minute hand to fit. I've never been able to successfully broach the second hand.

For the DG movement, Rafflestime has the correct pinion size GMT hand in both arrow head sizes. I think you want the flat hands for a 1675, and as you said Rafflestime hands are not correct, too 'rounded' looking, and Clark's does not have parts for the Chinese movements. Helenarou is one place to try. http://www.helenarou.com/index.html Send an email asking, and ask for a picture. Mention RWG.

That 'u' shaped spring does fly when you remove the plate. I swear I heard a tiny sonic boom as it broke the sound barrier flyng off, and burned up on re-entry, never to be found! To install that spring I used a piece of Scotch tape. Install the plate, then the spring through the slot. I stick the tape to the spring, and being able to see through the tape, position it and push in the slot. That little bit of hold seems to do the trick. I then found that the easiest way to service a DG movement was using the special, DG Movement Tool. De-Case the movement. Place the movement on your workbench. Apply the 'JoeyB Special DG Movement Adjustment Tool™' with sufficient force. Sweep the movement into the trash. Buy a new movement ($25 - $35).