9AT Serial number 433690

Submitted by slinfiniti on April 11, 2021 - 12:06pm

Good Sunday afternoon,

 

I am seeking a complete balance for my Bulova that has a 9AT movement, or I could use the extra 9AT movement. I hope you can help me. Movement serial 433690

 

Brian 

slinfiniti
Posted April 13, 2021 - 12:54pm

I am just checking in and see if any Bulova collectors can help me 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 14, 2021 - 7:07am

Hi, unfortunately the movement serial number is of little help in determining parts.

Was there a particular part you needed? I do have a few 9AT parts.

Stephen

slinfiniti
Posted April 14, 2021 - 7:29am

Thank you for the response, I need a complete balance or a donor movement that I can harvest the complete balance.

slinfiniti
Posted April 14, 2021 - 11:49am

I am restoring my grandfathers watch. The balance is bad, so that is what my watch guy told me. He said ask for a good complete balance for a Bulova 9AT!

JimDon5822
Posted April 14, 2021 - 1:50pm

Unfortunately the only 9AT movement I have also has a bad balance.

slinfiniti
Posted April 14, 2021 - 1:56pm

Thanks for trying, I be appreciate it. Perhaps another kind soul will reach out and help 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 16, 2021 - 9:09pm

I should have read your initial post. I have a 9AT balance Wheel, but alas it has a missing hair string.  Jim does yours have a good hairspring?

slinfiniti
Posted June 6, 2021 - 9:05am

I appreciate the responses. I am surprised at the lack of Bulova spare parts for the 9AT. I have inquired with multiple sources and I am hearing the same answer, they are very hard to find. So perhaps there are compatible complete balances that might work. Or is it not that simple

My hairspring is damaged.

Brian 

mybulova_admin
Posted June 6, 2021 - 7:51pm

In reply to by slinfiniti

Brian, remember that you are talking about a movement made in the late 1920s. It's actual quite amazing that parts are still around at all. It's testament to how Bulova operated back in the 20s and just how reliable these movements were and still are when looked after. 

I'm still searching for a 10AC movement after 10 years....one day....one day.

slinfiniti
Posted June 7, 2021 - 6:16am

I understand that vintage watches present their unique challenges. That being said I have been a long time collector of some Gruens ( Quadron specifically) Hamiltons and Elgin’s, I usually don’t have too much issue finding parts from the same time period. I also understand that is is also based of original production numbers. 
 

I have posted my request on several forums without luck, so it seems that the production numbers for the 9AT were low due to the lack of response. As a matter of fact one Bulova contact told me that parts for the 9AT are like gold. 
 

I’ll continue to try and source parts. The lack of parts is a red flag to be cautious about vintage Bulovas due to their parts scarcity. I appreciate your insight 

slinfiniti
Posted June 10, 2021 - 6:24pm

Thank you everyone for trying. I’ll keep looking, stay safe and be well

Badmoon66
Posted July 16, 2021 - 6:28am

There is a 9AT on Ebay now but there are no pictures. It might be worth contacting the seller for pics and details. Just search for the listing "Bulova mens vintage 9AT" and you'll find it. 

Brian