Swapping Movements

Submitted by 1955mercury on August 8, 2014 - 11:32pm

 I just want to submit a suggestion to guys who swap out a movement in their Bulovas because it's cheaper than repairing the original. If it's the same model movement and jewel count, but a different year, swap out the barrel bridge on the two movements. Then your replacement movement will still have the date code as the original. It's just a 30 minute job and in my opinion it helps retain the originality of the watch and it sure won't hurt the value. What do you think?

bobbee
Posted August 9, 2014 - 7:01am

Excellent idea, as long as it is not done to deceive.

 

mybulova_admin
Posted August 9, 2014 - 10:48am

 

Would totally agree with this method. Having spare movements is spread a nice thing.

William Smith
Posted August 9, 2014 - 1:08pm

I like this idea too.  If/when servicing, these bridges are removed anyway, so place the bridge w/ original date and info into the serviced replacement/spare movement.  Who cares and what difference does it make if the drive train from a 1927 17 jewel 10AN is from a 1929 10AN anyway.  This helps preserve the info of the watch as the owner originally received it.