Glossary · Case & Dial
Dial feet
Small pins projecting from the back of a dial that locate and secure it to the movement.
Explanation
Dial feet are the short pins on the back of a dial that pass through holes in the movement's front plate and are secured by screws or clips. Broken or soldered-on feet are common where a dial has been forced off or replaced, and feet positions that do not match the movement betray a marriage of dial and movement.
In the object catalogue
Catalogued objects whose own source record mentions “Dial feet”. The quoted line shows where; it is the seller’s or museum’s wording, not independent verification.
Component
Early Double-Sunk “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.” Dial, c.1874 (Back View)
“Reverse face of a circular enamel pocket watch dial showing three copper dial feet near the outer margin.”
Component
Waltham 18-size fancy enamel pocket watch dial
“This horological component is a size 18s fancy pocket watch dial signed Waltham, listed by dealer Atlam Watches. Described by the source as dating to the early 20th century, the…”