Watch Repair

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<p>If you are looking for someone in your area who can repair your vintage Bulova watch or just looking for advise to help you repair the watch yourself, please ask here.</p>

1926 Conqueror

Submitted by Imagine on February 27, 2013 - 9:15pm
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I recently purchased a 1926 Conqueror that needs a lot of TLC. Is there someone this site recommends for re-enameling the corners? Also, it came with a purple tinted crystal I'd like to replace. Are there stock or part numbers I should keep an eye out for? I've got tons more questions, but this should do for a start. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. 

Anatomy of an 11AERC

Submitted by stoddrob on February 16, 2013 - 12:01am
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I though someone might like to see the 11AERC "Wrist Alarm" movement broken down and reassembled. Aside from the Chronometer movements it is by far one of the more intricate movements with lots of parts for the alarm setting and normal setting and winding. The watch uses one mainspring to run the alarm unit and the watch operation. 

Accutron repair - NY

Submitted by jwcatskills on February 8, 2013 - 5:43pm
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I am a new member and I recently posted a question in this forum topic with no response, I have been collecting vintage Bulovas for a while but have been bitten by the Accutron bug. I don't want my 214 to become a paperweight so I'm looking for a highly recommended  repair person preferably near me in the Hudson Valley area of NY. Thanks for your help,Jim W.

214 second hand

Submitted by jwcatskills on February 4, 2013 - 9:21pm
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One of my recent Ebay buys is a 214 in great condition.With a fresh Accucell it started right up and has been keeping acurate time for several hours. Problem: the second hand is not moving. Usually it's the other way around, second hand sweeps-minute & hour stuck because of cannon pinion lube gummed up. Should I be able to see if there is a problem from the back before removing the dial? I have no clue as to how long this has been sitting. Likely a cleaning & lube would be benificial.

Bulova 23 Self Winding Dial is Yellowed Slightly

Submitted by finiteguy on February 4, 2013 - 1:12pm
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I have a 1955 model Bulova 23. I noticed that the dial is a bit yellow near the crown side ot the dial. Not bad, but noticeable. Is there any way that I can clean this or should  I leave it alone?  I have ruined dials before, particularly clock dials becasue for the most part they are uncleanalbe. Not sure about this watch.

Self winding watch service

Submitted by JustGary on January 4, 2013 - 4:33pm
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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.