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Old 6 June 2019, 04:53 AM   #1
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Custom Dials

Hi Forum.
Looking for a reputable dial maker. I have a dial in mind that I'd like made. No diamonds or fancy designs - just colors. I have tried to look online but have not had any luck. If anyone here knows a reputable maker/customizer, please share. Thanks.
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Old 6 June 2019, 05:14 AM   #2
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Your best bet is ... mike young in Hong Kong.
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Old 6 June 2019, 08:08 AM   #3
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Custom dials are everywhere. What model watch?
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Old 6 June 2019, 08:25 AM   #4
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http://www.internationaldialco.com/P...c/Default.aspx

I have had several custom dials done by these folks. Nothing complex, just different color finishes and image reproductions. All were quite nice too my eyes.
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Old 6 June 2019, 09:22 AM   #5
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https://www.firstclassdials.com/
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I have always used Time Delay in Dallas Texas. Owned by bob mcGuirk
Good reputation
Always been pleased with his work
Have done business with them for more than 20 years
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Old 30 October 2019, 11:04 AM   #7
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I'm bumping this up for more exposure. None of the posts above yielded any results. They are either unresponsive or out of business.

Any other recommendations?
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Old 30 October 2019, 01:27 PM   #8
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Kelly Juell from Juell Time makes beautiful dials.
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Old 30 October 2019, 01:58 PM   #9
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I'm bumping this up for more exposure. None of the posts above yielded any results. They are either unresponsive or out of business.

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Firstclassdials. Try again

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Old 31 October 2019, 12:20 AM   #10
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Thanks, spoke to them and they cannot handle what I am looking for.
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Old 31 October 2019, 12:36 AM   #11
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What you ultimately decide and want for your watch is your decision, but I will warn that even the best such as Bamford have tons of imperfections in their dials. Dials are one of the toughest things in horology to get right
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Old 31 October 2019, 12:40 AM   #12
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tagging along - as I want to take a 16610 dial and have it matte-ed (not a real word).
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Old 31 October 2019, 12:55 AM   #13
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Your best bet is ... mike young in Hong Kong.
Thank you! Just sent him an email regarding a dial project I have in mind.
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Old 31 October 2019, 12:58 AM   #14
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What you ultimately decide and want for your watch is your decision, but I will warn that even the best such as Bamford have tons of imperfections in their dials. Dials are one of the toughest things in horology to get right
I know... and I am expecting some pain. But my request is nothing overly complicated at all. It's strictly just colors, no diamonds, gradients, vignetting or anything fancy.
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Old 31 October 2019, 01:00 AM   #15
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tagging along - as I want to take a 16610 dial and have it matte-ed (not a real word).
I like deglossified better.
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Old 31 October 2019, 01:08 AM   #16
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Time Delay in Dallas Texas. Highly recommend them
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