Dial-restoration

10 месяцев назад

This video demonstrates a technique for repairing chips in antique pocket watch dials using Sheffield Porcelain Touchup. The presenter explains how to apply the touchup paint in thin layers to minimize the appearance of chips, particularly those along the edges of the dial. The video also discusses the challenges of repairing larger chips and the difficulty of finding replacement dials.

11 лет назад

This video demonstrates the process of resilvering a brass clock dial from the 1840s. The process involves cleaning the dial with abrasive paper, applying a silvering powder with a damp cotton wool pad, and finishing with a potassium hydrogen tartrate solution. The video concludes with the application of a protective lacquer.

6 лет назад

This video explores the importance of watch dials in determining a watch's value. The speaker discusses different types of dials, including perfect, damaged, and patina dials, using examples from their own collection. They emphasize that a perfect dial can significantly increase a watch's worth, while damage can drastically reduce it.