1926 Bulova Conqueror

Submitted by PedroA on October 27, 2016 - 6:25am

Hi again with another project for a friend. I'm restoring a 1926 Bulova Conqueror with the center wheel broken. Although I turned a 10AN center wheel axis and the watch runs correctly, now I need to repair the setting lever too. So, I think it would be a good idea to obtain these original pieces. Any help?

Best regards.

mybulova_admin
Posted October 27, 2016 - 7:36am

Is the movement 10AN, 10AP or 10P?

PedroA
Posted October 27, 2016 - 7:42am

Sorry, 10P

PedroA
Posted October 30, 2016 - 7:29pm

Well. I have repaired the setting lever, so I would need only an original center wheel.

 

 

PedroA
Posted January 25, 2017 - 7:40am

I bougth a broken 10AP movement and I'm reparing two movements (10P/AP) using 10AN pieces, so I don't need the 10P center wheel. As soon as possible, I will explain this reparation because I think this will be useful for the forum's members.

Best regards.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 25, 2017 - 9:22pm

The 10AN is such a great movement. Glad you were able to use one as a donor for other movements. I look forward to hearing more about your experience.

mybulova_admin
Posted February 3, 2017 - 9:55pm

That's some serious workmenship. Great job in resurrecting the movement. The 10AP/10P are very hard to find.

What do you mean by 'resize the wheel'?

PedroA
Posted February 4, 2017 - 9:02am

Both wheels have different diameter (10P/AP: 7,94mm, 10AN: 8,18mm) so you must reduce 10AN's diameter to 7,94mm in order to avoid the first wheel pivot can break.

This 10P movement is for a Bulova Conqueror bought by a friend.

The 10AP movement was bought looking for pieces (without center wheel). If I can, I will use in a Bulova correct case.

Best regards.

PedroA
Posted February 15, 2017 - 5:28pm

Well, the Conqueror is finished, reparing and polishing the case, new crystal and hands and finally restoring the 10P movement.

Best regards.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 16, 2017 - 5:45am

Very nice Pedro, well done.

jabs
Posted February 16, 2017 - 5:57am

well done, a nice result

PedroA
Posted February 18, 2017 - 8:25pm

Many thanks both. 10AP, with the same reparation, in running too.

mybulova_admin
Posted February 20, 2017 - 5:25am

Looking forward to seeing the end result. Any photos?

PedroA
Posted February 20, 2017 - 5:06pm

Here are the pictures.

Best regards.