Advice needed for dial restoration and service 1940’s Bulova watch

[milwatch126]

Recommendations sought for expert dial restorers with text to be added to the dial, within the UK. That can also provide an excellent movement service for a 1940’s (Bulova) 20 jewel movement. Any guidance and experiences would be of great help.

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[KingKitega]

I had a good experience with DRBILL for dial painting. Their website is https://drbillandsons.com

They do pad printing but might take a bit of time if a new plate is needed. My project took 4 months in total recently - made worse no doubt by Covid. They do have a watchmaker too but I didn't ask for a service done for my semi-vintage heuer.

[Robbo12]

I can recommend Dr Bill, from a post on another forum they are open and working.
I have only had a watch serviced by them but I know there dial printing is good !
Is the dial really bad ? I would advise you to try and leave it if poss !

[walkerwek1958]

D. Bill have done several for me over the years, I’ve always been happy with the results. You have to accept there are limitations, a refinished dial can usually be spotted as refinished if you know what to look for.

Its customary to send the watch to a repairer and let him send the dial away for refinishing.

[milwatch126]

Anyone else, that can recommend a dial restorer who has had experience? Anyone used V Soni?

M

[bobbee]

Any pictures? Front, back, and preferably inside too please.
I have never heard of a 20 jewel Bulova movement, and would love to see one.

[milwatch126]

My mistake it’s a Bulova 21 jewel curvex from the 30’ or 40’s as its engraved 1940. Gorgeous case to be a present for my father. So I want it to look good as new. He’s no WIS.



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[bobbee]

That looks like it's just dirt on the dial.
There are several professional and semi-professionals on the site that could try to clean it for you, give it a service and polish the case sympathetically.
It would be a shame to take away it's originality.

[Thewatchbloke]

Soni's work is excellent, and I've used D R Bill many times. Both their work is very good and Soni seems to excel at very complicated dial work.