Bolivia- A lesson learned

Submitted by V.Scott on August 11, 2020 - 8:53am
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I recently bought a lot of three watches for $50. One was suggested to be a 60's or 70's Bulova art-deco. I didn't have my loupe with me, just a pair of reading glasses. Once home I began inspecting the watches. One is a men's 1982 day/date, stainless steel and gold plate, gold face, 7 jewel quartz movement. The next a 2010 Caravelle. I bought that one because I didn't have a Caravelle in my collection. The art-deco turned out to be a Bolivia. I have never heard of them. Decent enough watch, but not the Bulova I was expecting.

Original dial 1954 Reed

Submitted by RSMT on June 20, 2020 - 6:38am
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Recently I bought a 1954 Reed for restoration. I’m doubting the originality of the dial (and the crown). The “B” in Bulova is small and “Selfwinding” is missing. Everything else is exactly as it should be. Any comments? Can it be original? Should I leave it as it is, or have it restored?

Looking for pushers and crystal and some movement parts for vintage Bulova Chronograph "F" (14EFAD OR calibre 12)

Submitted by milanovic on June 10, 2020 - 8:00am
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Hello to all of you falks,

I found an old Bulova two years ago in good condition, but without two pushers and crystal has some scratches. Watch is in my collection and will ever be so I want to service it. Movement also has one bad wheel and two levers should be changed.

I am looking for someone who has this parts, NOS or in good condition, or even has.

At first it is not so hard to find movement parts, but at first line here I am looking for pushers and crystal.

Kind regards, Milan

My Bulova 11ANACB needs part # 574 - Date Jumper Spring

Submitted by Gene Michael on June 4, 2020 - 5:40pm
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Hi Everyone,

My name is Gene from Tampa FL. I've had a cherished Bulova Clipper AG for half a century, a gift from my dear parents.  My watchmaker keeps it working beautifully.  However, the Date Jumper Spring has broken, and he can’t locate a replacement part. 

The movement is 11ANACB and the spring is part # 574. 

Does any Bulova aficionado in our community have any idea where we can find this part?  (Crossing my fingers, eyes, toes...)

Photo below in case it helps.  Thanks for your time.

Best Regards,

Gene