Hi everyone l have just joined and would like to congratulate everyone who has contibuted to making this site such a fanastic sauce of information on bulova watches. I have just purchased a 1941 minute man and was looking to resarch he model when l came across this site. Once l had looked at the amount of beautiful and diffrent styles of vintage bulova watches it has made me keen to start a collection
Regards donegd
Hi all I've added a couple of pics of the minute man watch I've just purchased I would be interested in member comments and their view on whether I should have the dial restored or not
regards donegd
P.S. I seem to have picked up the Bulova Bug as I have just purchased two more and im in the process of negotiating for another one LOL
I've had several dials done by international, and they have turned out really well. For an extra charge, you can get a plate made if you have a very specific dial that they don't have the temp for. I was on the fence about re-dials, now that I've done a few, I can say I'm very pleased with the results, as I've had some really nice Bullys with so-so or bad dials. That said, when I'm at a NAWCC mart, I always scoop non-unning Bulova movts for the dials that are on them, if they are in good shape, so that if it ever comes down to an original dial, I will be better prepared to restore it.
I've never had them do one of these two tone rose and yellow dials, but I'm sure Shawn has.
Don't touch that dial!!
You would be ruining a handsome piece in my opinion, and it would no longer be original. Besides, even the best redials can never replicate the original, and can sometimes even look awful.
Apart from the above ask any expert in antiques and collectibles, restoration can dramatically reduce the value of a piece, except in the case of extreme damage and your watch just does not need it, at least to me.
Take pride in your beautiful watch, it will look good on the wrist and would grace any collection.
And welcome to the site!
Bob.
There is nothing wrong with redialing your watch. It is simply a matter of personal preference. These watches are not priceless antiques in most cases and are not de-valued by having dials restored. If you are collecting watches to wear and enjoy there is nothing wrong with a full restoration, dial refinishing included. If I owned this watch and intended to use it regularly, I would have it done. International does excellent work, I have had dozens done by them and will continue to do so.
Thanks for your comments regarding having watch dials redialed and thanks RevBob. For the address of international. I have sent off a president B to them , the price they quoted was very reasonable even with the added cost of them removing and replacing the dial from the movement.
I have desided to leave the minute man as it is.
Welcome to Mybulova, Donegd. I don't think I have ever seen a 1941 "Minute Man" with engraving on the sides. I know I have at least one 1940 or 41 "Minute Man" and it doesn't have engraving. Anyone know if there were two versions of this model during this time period?
Thanks Bobbee. Searched some more and found one with engraving. The Minute Man "E" had engraving, a white dial and a metal snap back bracelet. And you are right, there are a lot of variants in this model Minute Man, that I had never paid much attention to. It even came in rolled gold or gold filled cases.
Donegd can you please consider adding your watch to the database so that we can continue to assist you in the proper identification of your watch.
http://www.mybulova.com/adding-your-watch-mybulovacom-database