Hello everyone. I'm going through my project box and cleaning house. These are all projects mind you... some are in better shape than others. Some run... some don't... all will need a cleaning regardless. Some need crystals... hands... redials. I mostly got them because the cases were pretty good.
I am a new member and I recently posted a question in this forum topic with no response, I have been collecting vintage Bulovas for a while but have been bitten by the Accutron bug. I don't want my 214 to become a paperweight so I'm looking for a highly recommended repair person preferably near me in the Hudson Valley area of NY. Thanks for your help,Jim W.
Now I'm hoping this does not fall under how much is my watch worth.
My question is your opinion on the difference in value between a 10RG watch and its twin in 14k RG.
The reason I ask is I purchase a 14k that turned out to be a 10k. Do you think it is really enough to complain about?
Would anyone out there have a spare wrist alarm case back cover? I have a working movement and bezel but no case back. The are unique so they should be easy to identify. If anyone has one i'd appreciate putting it to use! Thanks! Rob
I found some Bulova parts boxes that are labeled 9L and 10L and inside they both have containers labeled "10AN" In other words, some containers say 9L 10AN and the others say 10L 10AN. What movement would a 9L 10AN be versus a 10L 10AN?
I know "L" stands for "Ligne" which represents movement diameter size...but what would be the difference between a 9L 10AN and 10L 10AN do you think? It has me baffled.....
Rob
Hi
We found this Bulova box while cleaning out my grandmothers house and I have been unable to find a picture of anything similiar on the internet. Was wondering if anyone here might know what it was used for. There was a watchmaker who lived at my grandmothers for a period of time - so we are thinking it may have been part of a store display for watchbands - have tried multiple searches with no luck. - don't have the box here today to measure exactly but it is about 12" x 9" and 3" deep.
Does anyone recognize this as a Bulova case or is it just a Bulova case back?
One of my recent Ebay buys is a 214 in great condition.With a fresh Accucell it started right up and has been keeping acurate time for several hours. Problem: the second hand is not moving. Usually it's the other way around, second hand sweeps-minute & hour stuck because of cannon pinion lube gummed up. Should I be able to see if there is a problem from the back before removing the dial? I have no clue as to how long this has been sitting. Likely a cleaning & lube would be benificial.
I have a 1955 model Bulova 23. I noticed that the dial is a bit yellow near the crown side ot the dial. Not bad, but noticeable. Is there any way that I can clean this or should I leave it alone? I have ruined dials before, particularly clock dials becasue for the most part they are uncleanalbe. Not sure about this watch.