The Dive Watch Connection

I have the DA-47 with the full lume dial and I believe it dates from 2010. It is losing about 30 seconds a day so I'm thinking it might be time for a service. Any recommendations for watchmakers here in the US? I work in NYC so does anyone know a good reasonably priced watchmaker there?

Thanks guys.

I think Dr. Jay found a local guy.

I think Dr. Jay found a local guy.

....or Terry’s guy?

Nice thing about Damasko is no goofy gas filling and they use standard movements.

This was Dr Jay's watch.

Would I send it to Terry, or send it to his guy directly?

watchingyou wrote:Would I send it to Terry, or send it to his guy directly?

I believe T handles it. PM him. Many here have been pleased with his guy. My 2254 went there (before I owned it) and it’s running great.

Lazlo in Massapequa.
516-795-0241

Let me know how things work out for you.


At some point, I'd like to see if service on mine can correct the minute sub-dial hand alignment.







No money for repair at the moment; especially since time-keeping, hand reset, etc. is good.

Lazlo is excellent. Old school watchmaker.

mattcantwin wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:32 pm

Let me know how things work out for you.


At some point, I'd like to see if service on mine can correct the minute sub-dial hand alignment.







No money for repair at the moment; especially since time-keeping, hand reset, etc. is good.

Matt, if the hand functions correctly the hand needs to be removed and reinstalled

toxicavenger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:50 pm

Matt, if the hand functions correctly the hand needs to be removed and reinstalled.

Thanks for weighing in.


Not sure if it's that simple since it initially hits the markers dead on, then moves off.

mattcantwin wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:16 pm

toxicavenger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:50 pm

Matt, if the hand functions correctly the hand needs to be removed and reinstalled.

Thanks for weighing in.


Not sure if it's that simple since it initially hits the markers dead on, then moves off.

Then the hand might be lose. No way to tell without opening it up unfortunately.

toxicavenger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:49 pm

mattcantwin wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:16 pm

toxicavenger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:50 pm

Matt, if the hand functions correctly the hand needs to be removed and reinstalled.

Thanks for weighing in.


Not sure if it's that simple since it initially hits the markers dead on, then moves off.

Then the hand might be lose. No way to tell without opening it up unfortunately.

May have it checked out.


Right after I sell the 3777.

I am always wonder what will happen to lume dial says 20 years later? If she need a relume or swap for a new dial if she fades and deteriorates?

kempoman wrote:I am always wonder what will happen to lume dial says 20 years later? If she need a relume or swap for a new dial if she fades and deteriorates?

I’d think it impossible to relume.

kempoman wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:47 am

I am always wonder what will happen to lume dial says 20 years later? If she need a relume or swap for a new dial if she fades and deteriorates?

It would definitely fade. But I dont' think it would deteriorate. If it starts to to deteriorate you can put a stabilizer on it that will keep it in place.

Thanks for the info.

kempoman wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:55 pm

Thanks for the info.

I asked a friend of mine who makes dials and he said he doesn't think the lume dial is the same as the powdered version used on the hands. He thinks it is more of a paint. So there shouldn't be any longevity issues.

That's a good news for my Damakso DA37 and 47 here!

I had a lume dial and it was certainly not great lume. It was very white in daylight though which was an ok trade off.

But was it a Damasko?

aikiman44 wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:06 am

But was it a Damasko?

Yes. Like I said, lume was ok but not blazing. Loved the watch. May pick up a black dial version some day.