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Originally Posted by 007Sub
Good watchmakers will take photos of the dial before servicing and after in order to assure that everything is as good as it was when it came in after leaving. Additionally, watchmakers should have liability insurance such that in the event something like this happens, they can cover the cost of fixing or replacing the part.
Unfortunately, it looks to be an oil stain. This is caused either by over oiling or carelessness in work space such that a droplet of oil touched the dial. I always keep my dials far away from the movement until all movement work is done before remounting in order to avoid this sort of issue. I'm afraid to say most likely, this dial is not repairable as is. However, I've heard that sometimes some mild benzine solution along with a cotton swab might pull that oil off. If the stain is fresh enough this could work. Chances are though after a few days of setting into the paint, it's not removable.
Best solution is to source another dial. Sorry for the grim news.
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Thanks for the insight. From the pattern I would guess over oiling since it seems to have originated from the center. I have resigned myself to the fact that the dial is damaged beyond repair. It's a shame since the watch was in fantastic condition before the service. Hopefully the watchmaker will make it right.