Bulova 1956 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by Watch-N-Learn on April 5, 2018 - 1:22pm
Manufacture Year
1956
Movement Model
11ACC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
L6
Case Serial No.
A849725
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Plastic
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I found this watch at an antique store for $20.00. Gold case, with remnents of what seems like the original gold band still affixed.  Based on what I saw looking through the ad's I think it may be a 1957 Commodore. It is also the first "two-piece" stem I have tackled.  It is a front loader and removing the front pieces was easy but getting the stem out was tricky.  I tried all the techniques I've read here including turning it upside down but what eventually worked was using an old presto hands remover and giving it a good yank. At first I thought I broke it but as I inspected it closer it came apart as designed.  The good - I think the case, dial and hands will clean up well.  The balance was also lively and appears to be in good condition.  The bad - I read somewhere that this particulary movement employs some sort of "Indirect Sweep 2nd hand gear on a long pinion which is held in place by the spring strap in the center of the movement?  As a novice, I'm a little nervous about it but we shall see.  The ugly - It was apparent why the stem was so difficult to deal with. The male part attached to the crown is terribly rusted.  I don't know if it can be salvaged or if I need to find an entirely new stem.  If so, any ideas where to find one?  I appreciate your opinions and analysis and also the time you guys put into helping an old novice like me identify these old bulova's. :-)

[11ACC_1956] Movement
1956 Front
Geoff Baker
Posted April 10, 2018 - 7:32am

Panel - any more thoughts on this one?

bourg01
Posted April 10, 2018 - 11:06am

Not on an ID bo say Rev Rob has offered excellent advice, head it well.

JimDon5822
Posted March 22, 2020 - 3:40pm

Just adding that the Lord Springfield series used this case based on the 1955-1957 Line Book BAWD0127 Page 25 of 40. I don't see an exact match to the dial.  Real close but missing the minute markers. Still unknown.  

 

 

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 5, 2020 - 6:47pm

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