A professional who refinishes watch dials, according to specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Removes original finish and dial markings, such as numerals and calibrations on faceplate, using chemical solution and buffing wheel or wire brush.
• Applies specified finish to dial, using plating solution.
• Embosses and retouches markings, using stamping equipment, paint, and brush.
• Sprays dial with lacquer to preserve finish.
• May attach numerals to faceplate with rivets.
• May apply radium to dial markings to form luminous dial.