Seiko 4205 diver - dial swap help

[joedub]

Does any body know if the 4205 dials have dial feet or not?


This is my first foray into watch tinkering and my parts watch does not seem to have any dial feet. The dial was loose and rotated out of place. I have another watch with a firmly attached dial but a non working movement. I am planning to swap the "good" dial to the working movement.


I am not sure if the dial feet have broken off or is it possible that the dials were glued to the dial holding ring? In the picture the dial holding ring has stuff on it that looks like old glue.


Back of dial


Dial holding ring

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[joedub]

Any ideas anyone?

[tanwill]

The 4205 does have dial feets.
From the pic, the feet seems to have broke.
The discolouration may also means glue has been use to mount the dial onto the dial spacer.

Since you have another dial with good dial feet, you may consider swapping it.

Otherwise, suggest to use dial pad and carefully reinstall the dial.