Who contracted with Bulova and who did Bulova own? I don't claim to know the answers but an observation I've made over the years is with Warwick Watch Company. I am trained as a jeweler and had my family store that came down through my family. In the 1980's I bought a 72 piece collection of Warwick watches from a customer, I don't own any of those but I kept accurate records in case anything came in that was stolen. Of the 72 piece collection I noticed that 27 of the watches had American Standard cases and movements very similiar in design to Westfield/Bulova Movements.

     I recently acquired an Accutron 214 (N0) and an Accutron 218 (N2).  I have never owned one.  They did not work even with new batteries.  I found a member of yours, John V. of Time & Again of Apopka FL online.  I took a chance and sent my watches to him for restoration.  The entire experience with him was pleasant!  He was very professional and thorough, has much expertise, communicative, obviously dedicated.   He itemized everything he did, explained his considerable work in detail, even sent me photos of his progress.  His price to fix both watches was very reasonable too!

I've got a few Bulova ladies empty watch cases. Filled one today. If anyone happens upon some movements for these that they don't want for themselves I would appreciate you letting me know about them. Thanks!

Everything is copied verbatum from the record.

It appears Bulova switch to the “Bulova Quality” marking instead of the Karat marking on the watch cases because they reduced the gold content in the cases and did not want to advertise the reduction.

June 14, 1930 Congressional Record – House 10835

Bulova “Lone Eagle” watch not 14-Karat white gold filled

Everything below is copied verbatum, parenthesis appear in the original record of proceedings from the US Congress June 14, 1930 in reference to a Senate Proceeding November 13, 1929. What is interesting is this point:

     Second. Knickerbocker watch Co., Westfield Watch Co., Arrow Jewelry Mfg Co., American Standard Warch Case Co. are listed separately but in reality are nothing but subsidiaries of Bulova Watch Co.

June 14 1930 Congressional Record – House 10840

I have a 1929 unknown tonneau shape 15mm lug width case watch that I need spring bars for.

Am I supposed to use 1.5mm diameter spring bars?  

If not, please point me in the right direction to what size to purchase and where to find them please. 

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I have a set of cathedral hands that are a beautiful "rainbow" blue if looked at in the right angle. 

Lately I've came across some watches with hands that look ANODIZED blue ... are they installing these to try to get the "rainbow aged" blued look, or are they really just naturally aged to a blue color?

Thanks! 

I noticed all 10AE movements are marked USA ... what's the story behind that?

Also, why are some movements (10AN) marked SWISS and some not?  Are they all Swiss?  

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