Watch Repair

I have a 1968 Bulova Oceanographer that is in excellent shape and keeps perfect time, but the second hand doesnt move. Does anyone know a good reputable watch repairman that could get the second hand to work arround the Lewiston Idaho area? Or where would a good place to send it?

Greetings all,

I have what I believe to be a 1953 Bulova Winchester that needs some help, perhaps an overhaul.  With that in mind can anyone recommend a good fair watchmaker, I live in Kansas City.

Thank you in advance for any recommendations,

James

So my 214 appears to just pause. (Second hand).  Appears to occur when I tilt watch to right. Had an old watch repairman ckean several months ago with new battery it also appears to run slow any thoughts? Repairman is now retired and gone thinking of sending to Old Father Time. 

Just wondering if a wrong main spring, say with a higher tension or different length would cause a watch to run fast. I have an 11ac watch that i'm certain has the wrong spring in that runsfast, everything else has been stripped, cleaned checked etc etc but I dont have the main spring to fit to try yet. I have one coming but just wondered if anyone else had come across this or if it does even make a difference.

Thanks

GVP

Good morning All,

My is Matthew Martellacci and this is the brief history of my Bulova.

Hi!

I'm looking for a reliable watchmaker in Kansas City. I have many mechanical watches, and my collection of vintage watches is growing. I would love to find someone affiliated with the site.

Thanks,
Chuck

I found this 2011 article you may have seen it. Your IPhone could be used to regulate and adjust your watch for $20. I haven't tried it yet and sure it wont be as good as the real thing but it probably works better than guessing.

http://iwmagazine.com/2011/07/06/iphone-timing/ 

I am considering trying to replace a broken staff, I have replaced a few staffs in pocket watches, but never in a wrist watch. Are Bulova staffs riveted or friction fitted? Any pitfalls I should watch out for? Anyone have any tips or advice, would be appreciated.

Gary

Hello all,

I am a brand new member and have been interested in vintage Bulovas for some time now. I have an Accutron 214 from 1965 which I've had for many years now and it runs great, especially after a recent service.

I recently bought a beautiful 1952 Academy Award R watch and would like to get it serviced before wearing it on a semi-regular basis. I would like to get some recommendations on whom I could send this watch to for the needed service.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

Been cleaning/organizing here and came across this watch that's been in limbo for years. It's complete and working, but when I got it the 8 was missing. Sent it to a dial refinisher to replace it and it came back with one that didn't quite match; it was all they had evidently. Would like to replace it with the correct, any help out there?

Thank you,

Scott