I found this Bulova 23 that I want to restore, but I am concerned about the back. All the similar Bulova's we have on our website show a normal style backing for Bulova. As you can see from the picture it is quite different, any ideas?
Theodore Kagen (TK) manufactured replacement watch cases and dials and even hand sets for watches that had been worn externally and had dial damage, etc. In particular, cases that were chrome plated wore out rather quickly.
Often the dials were marked as 'rebuilt' or had the word 'movement' below the Bulova name. These are not affiliated with nor manufactured by Bulova, and as such means the watch is non-conforming.
What you may have here is an authentic Bulova movement and hands and dial, inside an aftermarket case. We'd have to see the movt itself, there will be markings on it.
In reply to Thank you, even if I restore by MGD001
What I would suggest, if you want to restore this, is to find another '23' that is the same year roughly and use it as a donor watch. Ideally, you want a '23' that has a bad movt, say with a broken balance or other issues. Then you are back at 100% Bulova at least, but I often find that while looking for such a donor watch, I end up with viable watches and the process continues. As long as you don't mind acquiring more Bulovas, that is my suggestion.