Looking at the dial printing machines. Looking for comments, advice, pros and cons.

[ElGyno]

This is my second post on the site.
I have had problems getting blank dials customized with my personalized logo for 2 builds, one with the vs3135 clone movement and the other the 3186 GMT clone movement. Either they won't do the personalization or they need large quantities of dials ordered, 50 or 100. Not cost effective. I found these dial pad printing machines on eBay. So, if I can do it myself, I won't run into issues trying to get my dials personalized, and cost effective long term, since one dial to customize will run me $315.00 (5 total needed, do the math, ouch) and the machines runs between $400.00 to $500.00.
Any comments, advice, pros or cons. Ease of use, what is involved?
Thanks for the future input, the last post's responses were educational and helpful. This is definitely an amazing community.

 

[Dohdoh]

... You will definitely spend more money on getting the correct ink, correct ratio in terms of mixing colors and binders as well as making / buying the clichés to print. Not to mentioned spending time on learning how to print properly. Timing, pressure etc. It is not something you will learn and be perfect in it on a weekend. The printing machines, depending on your location, weigh around 15 to 20 kgs. which will skyrocket the shipping costs.

 

[ElGyno]

... You will definitely spend more money on getting the correct ink, correct ratio in terms of mixing colors and binders as well as making / buying the clichés to print. Not to mentioned spending time on learning how to print properly. Timing, pressure etc. It is not something you will learn and be perfect in it on a weekend. The printing machines, depending on your location, weigh around 15 to 20 kgs. which will skyrocket the shipping costs.

A lot more involved than I thought.
So cough up the dough and get the dials created for me, instead of doing it myself.
Thank you very much!!!

 

[Geonor]

You also need a laser engraver to engrave the negative print on aluminium blanks.

 

[p0pperini]

Dial printing in various forms has been extensively discussed (and done) by members here. A couple of notable threads you might find interesting to take a look at @ElGyno

Making a gilt dial (not decal)

Sold an ebike I made, have lots of play money. I have made some gilt decal dials but want to try to go one step further. I recently had a 6538 template printed by a UV printer (see image below), it looks a bit grainy though from the preview photo. The printer says its just the way the light it...

forum.replica-watch.info

How to make a true gilt dial on the cheap - Tropical or Black

You can follow the synthesis of this with the original thread on a gilt dial. Was initially inspired by the @Bart Cordell how to make a water slide decal gilt dial. Made my own but wanted more. Spent way to much time reading and figured I'd try to DIY. So here we go! This also would not be...

forum.replica-watch.info

And using decals, instead of printing on the dial:

Decal printed dial

Hi ! This weekend I achieve to print a nice 6538 dial on decal paper. Dial photoshoped pixel by pixel and printed in high quality. Drawing and test print Decal print Test on dial plate Tried to print red line depth without success Hole cutted Hands on Test on my spare...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Fabulously]

This is my second post on the site.
I have had problems getting blank dials customized with my personalized logo for 2 builds, one with the vs3135 clone movement and the other the 3186 GMT clone movement. Either they won't do the personalization or they need large quantities of dials ordered, 50 or 100. Not cost effective. I found these dial pad printing machines on eBay. So, if I can do it myself, I won't run into issues trying to get my dials personalized, and cost effective long term, since one dial to customize will run me $315.00 (5 total needed, do the math, ouch) and the machines runs between $400.00 to $500.00.
Any comments, advice, pros or cons. Ease of use, what is involved?
Thanks for the future input, the last post's responses were educational and helpful. This is definitely an amazing community.

I have also been looking into customized dials for well-know rep watches. I ended up ordering mine from Vietnam (BIVintage) and Spain (JJ). Yes, it is costly. But at the same, you have experts dealing with the matter…

 

[ElGyno]

I have also been looking into customized dials for well-know rep watches. I ended up ordering mine from Vietnam (BIVintage) and Spain (JJ). Yes, it is costly. But at the same, you have experts dealing with the matter…

Thank you, do you have the Spain link.

 

[ElGyno]

Dial printing in various forms has been extensively discussed (and done) by members here. A couple of notable threads you might find interesting to take a look at @ElGyno

Making a gilt dial (not decal)

Sold an ebike I made, have lots of play money. I have made some gilt decal dials but want to try to go one step further. I recently had a 6538 template printed by a UV printer (see image below), it looks a bit grainy though from the preview photo. The printer says its just the way the light it...

forum.replica-watch.info

How to make a true gilt dial on the cheap - Tropical or Black

You can follow the synthesis of this with the original thread on a gilt dial. Was initially inspired by the @Bart Cordell how to make a water slide decal gilt dial. Made my own but wanted more. Spent way to much time reading and figured I'd try to DIY. So here we go! This also would not be...

forum.replica-watch.info

And using decals, instead of printing on the dial:

Decal printed dial

Hi ! This weekend I achieve to print a nice 6538 dial on decal paper. Dial photoshoped pixel by pixel and printed in high quality. Drawing and test print Decal print Test on dial plate Tried to print red line depth without success Hole cutted Hands on Test on my spare...

forum.replica-watch.info

Thank you very much!

 

[ElGyno]

Thank you!

You also need a laser engraver to engrave the negative print on aluminium blanks.

 

[Fabulously]

Thank you, do you have the Spain link.

Just google „JJ Watch Parts“

 

[VixLa3]

@ElGyno , What this gentleman explains could help you a lot to get an idea:

And here's JJ:

Custom Rolex Dials and Parts | JJ Watch Parts

Offering the highest quality and handmade custom Rolex dials, bezels, handsets and full sets for your favorite Rolex watch. Re-imagine your Rolex Daytona, Submariner, Datejust or other with our unique Rolex aftermarket parts. Explore precision craftsmanship and find the perfect aftermarket dial...

jjwatchparts.com

 

[ElGyno]

@ElGyno , What this gentleman explains could help you a lot to get an idea:

And here's JJ:

Custom Rolex Dials and Parts | JJ Watch Parts

Offering the highest quality and handmade custom Rolex dials, bezels, handsets and full sets for your favorite Rolex watch. Re-imagine your Rolex Daytona, Submariner, Datejust or other with our unique Rolex aftermarket parts. Explore precision craftsmanship and find the perfect aftermarket dial...

jjwatchparts.com

Very helpful, thank you!!!