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Old 27 August 2014, 03:00 AM   #1
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Who will customise my dial?

Hi, I know that having a dial customised will lover the value etc etc But I'm not going to sell the watch so....
I wondered if anyone knew somebody that would customise a sub dial for me.
(Just some calligraphy on the dial)
Oh and preferably in the UK, but not essential. Many thanks
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Old 27 August 2014, 03:16 AM   #2
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Bamford?

Prob worth the extra they'll charge.

Mike young also does a lot of custom work.
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Old 27 August 2014, 03:50 AM   #3
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My recommendation is to get ur self an already customized dial and u can always switch back.


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Old 27 August 2014, 03:59 AM   #4
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My recommendation is to get ur self an already customized dial and u can always switch back.


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Sounds to me like he wants something unique...
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Old 27 August 2014, 07:52 AM   #5
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What are you exactly looking to do. My guys should be able to do it.
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Old 27 August 2014, 08:25 AM   #6
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Hi, thanks for the replies.
will I find Mike Young in the UK? Does he have websites?
Just looking for 7 letters to be painted on the dial above 6 o'clock in a old fashioned calligraphy writing. Wanted someone to do it by hand if poss. But don't mind if its laser done i suppose.
PS Funny I'm acually wearing the VIP band from Bamfords Sloane Sq store launch.
Seems the band lasted longer than the lease on the store. (20/9/05)
I still have the invitation which was written on a leather spanner wrapper, like you got in old bentleys (compleate with spanners no less)
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:12 PM   #7
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Not a typical watchmaker's art - but many might be able to outsource it.

What you need is a dial maker. Someone who has the tools and skills for the demanding precision - like seen in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPHx4ebW0iY

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Old 27 August 2014, 12:14 PM   #8
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mike young is in hong kong, but does expert dial work.
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