First PVD Coated Watch by Bulova

Submitted by JimDon5822 on September 27, 2021 - 7:07pm

Here is a watch out of scope of MyBulova that I had to share from a historical perspective.   It is a 1974 Bulova Caravelle model #41893-9W.  It is a black PVD coated case with an amazing silver/blue/black "TRON" dial.   Doing research I found that the first PVD coated watch was credited to the 1972 Porsche Design experimental chronograph.    The next record of one I can find is a 1975 Heuer Monaco which is given credit as the first PVD coated production watch.  Quite rare and only 22 known to exist out of 100 or so produced.

10AN and 8AN working movements needed

Submitted by watchgeek13 on September 17, 2021 - 10:15am
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I have a 1927 Lone Eagle case I am looking for a 10AN movement in working condition and a dial to match, I’m trying to restore this before Christmas 

I’m also trying restore a 1927 President Madison I have the case and dial so need an 8AN working movement for this. 
 

Can anyone help me please, 

Many thanks 

Leslie 

 

Bulova 666 Case 386-1 Loose Bezel

Submitted by Mike Ohrnstein on August 29, 2021 - 7:37am
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Hello - I have a 666 diver with case number 386-1, dates from 1967. The bidirectional bezel has a spring loaded ball that is still intact. However, the bezel is a touch too loose; I can make it slightly rattle with a shake of the watch. It is not so loose as to fall off, thankfully.

Does anyone know if this model needs a bezel spring or gasket? I cannot find this info anywhere on the 386 series cases. Thanks in advance. 

Bulova Quest: the Sag Harbor watches

Submitted by SeekingSagHarbor on August 24, 2021 - 6:50pm
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Hi there. 

I'm turning 40 this year and was hoping to purchase my first Bulova watch. I'm doing a bit of research and hoping to find something that was made at the Sag Harbor factory. 

Excuse my ignorance, but were there actual models that can be traced to that specific factory? I'm sometimes confused whether they only made parts/pieces that were then shipped to other factories for assembly for the finished product.