horologist Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Hello to all, I am in the process of replacing my dial on my yacht master as dial feet broke off when watch fell off my wrist many moons ago. It is powered by a eta 2836 as expected for such reps. I have been searching for some years and finally found an identical one on raffles website but it is meant for a DG 2813 - whatever that is?? Now for those familiar with dial changes, would a dial for a DG 2813 fit onto a eta 2836-2 without having to remove dial feet??? If I need to glue new dial, I might as well glue the one I have! Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 No, you would have to remove the dial feet and be no better off than you are now. DG2813 is a Chinese copy of a Miyota movement. Have you thought about having a watchsmith expoxy new feet on your existing dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorFan Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Yep. And chances are the the date window won't line up either. Stick with the dial you have, just put on new feet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horologist Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Sogeha said: Have you thought about having a watchsmith expoxy new feet on your existing dial? Yes, but they broke off again after a few weeks!!! My understanding is that the need to be properly soldered with the right equipment as any excess heat from any other soldering methods can stain through the front of the dial. In theory, I am sure it can be achieved, but it can exceed the cost of a replacement as it can be time consuming and most watch smiths I know don't seem to be keen on the idea even when I brought in genuine dials. Thanks for your input!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Soldering is problematic as you say, but many watchmakers suppliers offer dial feet which are suitable for expoxying to the dial. It is tricky to do for a ham fisted amateur like me, but it is a way out of your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horologist Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 15 hours ago, Sogeha said: Many watchmakers suppliers offer dial feet which are suitable for expoxying to the dial. It is tricky to do but it is a way out of your problem. Good to know!! Will look into this further unless it is what had already been done on mine before they broke off. I will see on ebay and order a sample to practise on a scrap dial. Will be good learning experience and meanwhile if a spare comes my way nothing is lost! Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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