I recently came across this watch with an unusual dial.  My curiosity piqued, I found some great information about the Track & Field events at the University of Kansas called the "Kansas Relays".  It's an interesting read.  Though I haven't found anything about the Bulova connection as of yet, what I assume is this watch was given as a momento to someone involved with the games.  I'd be very curious to find out just how it's tied in.  Was it just to the winners?  Was it to the coach?

I have a Bulova wrist watch made in the 1940s on the back it is marked 532712  14 kt gold it has a rectangle face with roman numeral at 12, 3, 9,. I took the back cover off and its marked B25882 Soild 14k gold and B426R. Were would I go to find the model number, the year of manf, and approx value.

I have an L3 automatic, grade 10CSC, 17 jewel. Non running, but in very nice appearing condition, movement, case, dial and hands. If I hold very slight counter clockwise pressure on the crown when in setting position, the watch can be forced to run. Is this typical? I have only recently gotten into wrist watches, but have been collecting pocket watches for some time. I know that a conventional wind watch can be forced to run by winding it fully and holding pressure on the crown.

Idiot that I am, while working on this 214 I allowed the minute hand to flip out of my tweezers and into a shag carpet.  Short story is that it is just impossible to find.  Now I need a replacement MINUTE hand and ask if anyone has a replacement MINUTE hand in this RAILROAD SPADE format?  Or has an idea, suggestion or direction where one might be found, please?

Better late than never...

I hope your day was as perfect as this dudes here in Frosty North Dakota!

Greg

(OldTicker)

Could someone tell me if a 36w UV fingernail curer would work on crystal replacement?

I have acquired a very large collection of Bulova watch parts including crystals and main springs and staffs and stems and balances and some movements and so on. If any one is in need of a part please PM me with your request and I will do my best to fill it.

John  JP

Just sort of a curiosity question....was going through some loose movements today and found an 8AE that is very clearly marked A9.  Did Bulova really continue making this movement through 2009?  Incidentally, the dial looks to be WAY more than 4 years old.

Just a mystery....

I am looking for a mainspring for a 15 jewel10A movement. Is 10AA the only compatible spring. And will a non Bulova Swiss mainsprings work and how would I cross match that?  

Thank you in advance.

Gerard