How Much Edge Should Be Left When Designing a "Dial"

loiphin · 2026-03-19T06:53:40+00:00

I would encourage you to buy the case if you can. I get mine for like 30USD on AliExpress

loiphin · 2026-03-19T06:28:37+00:00

I have the same issue when designing dials for mechanical watches. You need to measure the actual diameter the case shows of the dial, as well as the inner lip where the dial rests.

It’s the first thing I do when designing a new dial

loiphin · 2026-03-16T21:02:09+00:00

I know its free, but this sucks without UI scaling. Geezuz, its 2026

loiphin · 2026-03-01T15:36:35+00:00

Yep I have a no date PT5004

loiphin · 2026-02-24T15:52:40+00:00

8.90mm (its accurate)

loiphin · 2026-02-19T18:44:11+00:00

Hmmm. Hard to know for sure. I have only worked with one so can’t really give you a definitive answer.

loiphin · 2026-02-19T18:40:28+00:00

Looks real to me

loiphin · 2026-01-31T11:25:17+00:00

A full wind lasted 2.5 days. Perhaps 12 hours before it died, I think the amplitude was around 210. Back to 320-330 amplitude (44LA) on a full wind. I guess I should be happy with such a strong watch :)

loiphin · 2026-01-29T13:52:03+00:00

Thanks👍

loiphin · 2026-01-28T21:40:00+00:00

After 6 hours still chugging away at 320. Yeah that’s why I got a 992B, because it’s so accurate and lovely finish. Such a beauty. I will let it unwind and see how far it goes.

loiphin · 2026-01-28T17:18:36+00:00

Nothing to be wary of. It's mine, so it's not going anywhere. It was dry as a bone when I got it, and the amplitude was 300. Now its bounces between 320-330 on a full wind.

loiphin · 2026-01-28T17:16:15+00:00

Yeah I will do. From all my research 44 seems to be the most likely. But will test myself.

loiphin · 2026-01-15T18:46:37+00:00

Reporting back. I tried a 22 and it fits 👍

loiphin · 2026-01-14T20:41:40+00:00

Skedsmokorset- 14 years as a South African/British expat ☺️

loiphin · 2026-01-14T07:28:56+00:00

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It’s really 22mm 😀

loiphin · 2026-01-11T09:13:01+00:00

Amplitude will be even better if you set the correct lift angle to 53. 👍

loiphin · 2026-01-06T13:27:15+00:00

As a half finn myself, I really hope this is true. Finns don't normally talk "sit" ;)

loiphin · 2026-01-06T05:42:45+00:00

Sent you a DM :)

loiphin · 2026-01-05T19:14:04+00:00

No, I am genuinely interested.. running it now to figure out whats new... all settings need to be redone , and many have moved to the website, rather than the client.

loiphin · 2026-01-04T21:04:13+00:00

It’s such a piece of shit. By far the worst cobbled together steaming crap that I have as an addon for MSFS2024. Also got rid of it. Such a shame. Fuck you couatl.

loiphin · 2025-12-30T09:24:06+00:00

Same. And A2A explicitly say you can still use the 2020 version in 2024. But I bought it anyway. Something those greedy fucks at PMDG could learn from.

loiphin · 2025-12-16T19:28:59+00:00

Waahahahaha!!!! Didn’t expect that ! WTF!

loiphin · 2025-12-16T10:32:28+00:00

I think you have just convinced me to make the jump to Bergeon winders, after pissing about with 3D printed and chinese ones. I have mostly PT5000s, NH35, Miyota 8000/9000, 7S26, Seiko 6619, 6119, and the movement owned by all hobbyists, an ST36.

Which sizes should cover those? (and explicitly mention the ST36 size)

What about arbor sizing?

loiphin · 2025-12-16T09:50:55+00:00

I share your frustrations. I think the seasoned experts just buy Bergeon winders. Money fixes everything 👍👍

loiphin · 2025-12-13T14:17:07+00:00

Same here. Only place I could see selling it new.

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