Clock dial replacement--yes or no?

[LittleWatchShop]

I am generally not in favor, but this is pretty ugly.  I think the owner would like it replaced.  What is on it now is a paper dial.  I see that Timesavers sells signed paper dials. 

Thoughts?

[RichardHarris123]

I agree, it's ugly.  If the customer is happy for it being replaced, do it. 

[watchweasol]

Its a bit far gone for any sympathetic restore work  I agree with Richard

[oldhippy]

The trouble is a new dial will stick out like a sore thumb. As the old saying goes the customer is always right.

Here is a link for Waterbury clock dials.

https://www.ronellclock.com/product/waterbury-trademark-paper-clock-dial-4-1-2-to-11/

Edited April 24, 2023 by oldhippy

[LittleWatchShop]

13 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

The trouble is a new dial will stick out like a sore thumb. As the old saying goes the customer is always right.

Here is a link for Waterbury clock dials.

https://www.ronellclock.com/product/waterbury-trademark-paper-clock-dial-4-1-2-to-11/

When it says 5" where is that being measured?  I measure 5 1/4"

[oldhippy]

This is what it says down the page. I would think it means the complete diameter. I think you will be OK with the 5 roman.

Choose from several sizes with Arabic or Roman numbers. Color is ivory. Printed on card stock paper. Sizes available are the overall diameter of the time ring. The paper it is printed on is slightly bigger and may need to be cut out to accommodate your needs. We sell a paper dial cutter separately, if needed.

[RichardHarris123]

Is it possible to age the dial, ike a dodgy antique dealer?

[oldhippy]

Are you saying I'm a dodgy antique dealer You could age it with tea but on card I don't think I would want to, on the other hand I have found this.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+you+age+whit+card+to+look+old&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB908GB908&oq=how+do+you+age+whit+card+to+look+old+&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10i160l5.23968j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1092a78e,vid:YP_VQ4xVQyc,st:21

[watchweasol]

 I have seen paper aging on the art shows using tea/coffee staining but how sucessfull it would be would depend on the material absorbancy and its coating and the degree to which you requiure

[LittleWatchShop]

What are some candidate glues to glue a paper dial. White hlue, glue stick, ???

[oldhippy]

Rubber Cement is good because it drys smooth so you wont get any wrinkles in the paper dial. 

[LittleWatchShop]

Here is the update.  I bought two dials.  The first was a fail.  I used Elmers and it soaked into the dial and I did not get it flat.  Anyway...a dud.  Second try was using rubber cement.  Excellent result.

[oldhippy]

That looks excellent. 

[RichardHarris123]

It does indeed. 

[Karon]

No, dial replacement is not always necessary. If the watch still works and the dial is in good condition, you may not need to replace it.

 

[oldhippy]

1 hour ago, Karon said:

No, dial replacement is not always necessary. If the watch still works and the dial is in good condition, you may not need to replace it.

 

This is not a watch dial, Its a clock dial which was in a very bad condition.