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Luv rolex · 20 July 2011, 05:49 AM

i saw many pics of the back side of the dials has a lot of scratches any reasons??

cameronweiss · 20 July 2011, 09:09 AM

Yes, the "scratches" are actually marks left behind from machining, and sanding. These are normal due to the manufacturing process.

Luv rolex · 20 July 2011, 09:41 PM

you mean you can find this scratches on the back side of patek , AP and breguet dials.??

Numismatist · 21 July 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Luv rolex

you mean you can find this scratches on the back side of patek , AP and breguet dials.??

Probably not, but they cost a whole lot more.

cameronweiss · 21 July 2011, 08:22 AM

Yes, I have seen machining marks on the back of all different brands dials. It all depends on the manufacturing process for the dial design.

I have also seen backs of dials that have been intentionally polished to remove any marks.

Tools · 22 July 2011, 01:29 AM

It's pretty common for the backside of dials to be scratched..

Some operations during finishing of the face of the dial requires that the soft brass dial be affixed on the backside to a fixture that allows complete access to the face. Removing these fixtures will leave marks, and then any imperfections to proper fitment are simply filed off since the backside is seldom seen and non-cosmetic..

As for Patek, etc., just like they do not engrave the non-visible side of their movement parts, they don't final-finish the backside of their dials either..

20 July 2011, 05:49 AM	#1
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22 July 2011, 01:29 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It's pretty common for the backside of dials to be scratched.. Some operations during finishing of the face of the dial requires that the soft brass dial be affixed on the backside to a fixture that allows complete access to the face. Removing these fixtures will leave marks, and then any imperfections to proper fitment are simply filed off since the backside is seldom seen and non-cosmetic.. As for Patek, etc., just like they do not engrave the non-visible side of their movement parts, they don't final-finish the backside of their dials either.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 July 2011, 09:09 AM	#2
cameronweiss Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Cameron Weiss Location: Miami, Florida Watch: Patek ref. 1579 Posts: 43	Yes, the "scratches" are actually marks left behind from machining, and sanding. These are normal due to the manufacturing process.

20 July 2011, 09:41 PM	#3
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	you mean you can find this scratches on the back side of patek , AP and breguet dials.??

21 July 2011, 08:22 AM	#5
cameronweiss Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Cameron Weiss Location: Miami, Florida Watch: Patek ref. 1579 Posts: 43	Yes, I have seen machining marks on the back of all different brands dials. It all depends on the manufacturing process for the dial design. I have also seen backs of dials that have been intentionally polished to remove any marks.

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