jmb Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have built a couple of Explorers using the "reasonably priced" dial from fleabay seller mahand1 and despite their flaws they made a nice looking watch. The only glaring defect (at least to my sometimes less than critical eye) was the numbers being inset a bit too much toward the dial center. I was very pleased and excited when the last dial I ordered seemed to have this issue addressed!! Here is a "Feb" dial: Here is the dial I purchased a couple of weeks ago: It's surprising what a difference a little detail like this can make! I think for the price this dial offers a great "bang-for-the-buck" and makes a credible Explorer while taking pity on your wallet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Agreed. Big improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Very Nice Piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maulermacall@hotmail.com Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 They both look fantastic. I doubt you ever will, but should you ever need to sell one please let me know :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 A small detail to be sure, but it really does make all the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 can't get enough of explorers eh? the dial has a very nice texture and lume to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Huge difference! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Never gets old, and that new dial is terrific! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 M, I don't think you can beat it for the money. I tempted to send the Tiffany down the road and keep this one. Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Nice job J! If you're moving the Tiffany down the line, let Sidney Youngblood know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I hate turning any of them loose but I'm 10 over my limit right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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