Where can I find a pocket watch dial for a custom build?

[andrewchrysovitsinos]

Hello all,

 

I hope someone can help me with my project. I have decided to build a marine-style watch, using a pocket watch dial.

 

 

Here are some watches I found online, that illustrate what I’m going for:

 

 

 

The parts I will be using are:

-Style #10 case from ofrei.com, which is the 41mm case to be used with ETA/Unitas 6498

-Unitas 6498

-A white pocket watch dial (preferably signed)

-Blue hands

 

So everything is easy enough to source, apart from the dial. The dial needs to be approximately 37mm, and have the correct position/distance for the seconds hand.

 

Any advice on sourcing a suitable dial?

 

Any help is much appreciated!

 

Best,

Andrew

Edited March 20, 2015 by andrewchrysovitsinos

[xpletiv]

I think most pocket watch dials are going to be way too big.

Although, you should be able to find some standard dials in that config.

There should be a list of suppliers around here or is that another forum or two?

[andrewchrysovitsinos]

I think most pocket watch dials are going to be way too big.

Although, you should be able to find some standard dials in that config.

There should be a list of suppliers around here or is that another forum or two?

Thanks for your reply. I know most dials are in excess of 42mm, but it seems plenty of smaller ones were made also.

I haven't managed to find a good selection of white dials online, or on any forums. There are plenty of black military styled dials available, but not many white ones...

Also, a reason I wanted an old pocket watch dial is the name on it. I like sterile military and pilot watches, but no so much on a marine watch.

[astonjenks]

I can have any dial you wish made in any finish and with any script here in the EU

Regards

AJ

[DVNE]

HR sells a variety of dials that may work for you.

 

 

http://stores.ebay.com/rouhelena/Watch-Dial-/_i.html?_fsub=372348719&_sid=931929459&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

[xpletiv]

Have you checked Etsy?

[Nightwatch]

Issue really will be the size if 39mm is acceptable or 41 or 42mm. I´d keep looking on ebay and maybe search for vintage brands, Hamilton imho would be fine.

[asciwhite]

http://www.newolddials.com/

[andrewchrysovitsinos]

Thank you all for your replies!

Unfortunately the dial size must be from 26mm to 27mm. That is what the case accepts. Helenarou dials are too big, as are most I can find on eBay!

I have not checked etsy yet, I will have a look now.

The newolddials is a possibility, although having a real pocket watch dial would make it a bit "cooler " I think!

@AJ, a custom dial would be awesome, but I'm looking to keep the cost down for this one. I will PM you if I decide to do a fully custom watch.

There are a few dials that have the correct size, but my main concern is the sub-dial position. So my question is, is the distance of the seconds hand always the same? No mater the movement? If I get an old Elgin or Hamilton dial, will the holes overlap?

Thanks again for all the help guys!