bands

Submitted by riteaid on November 7, 2012 - 6:59pm

hello everyone

this is riteaid and Im new to this site and need some help.I have a 1924 bulova  with 15 jewels and the movement model is 5pp.Would like to get the closest I can to the original band as pos.thanks for any help you can give me.

OldTicker
Posted November 7, 2012 - 7:09pm

Look through the vintage ad database for the styles, and then keep a eye out on e-bay for one like it...I will many times buy a watch just for the band if its is reasonable, and fits my needs, remove the band, and resell the watch with a different band that I don't need...sometimes I even make a couple bucks on it...

JP
Posted November 7, 2012 - 8:34pm

OT you rascal, we must be cut from the same cloth. That is my favorite way to acquire some of the vintage bands I get.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 8, 2012 - 2:11am

The 1920's Ladies pieces with wire lugs are a challenge to band. Some originals were made from Grosgrain ribbon (or similar) which is still available in various colors and differing widths through crafts stores and vendors - the buckle is the real challenge.

To get a 1920's 'look' without being 100% correct try a Grosgrain ribbon 1 piece Military style strap which are available in the smaller widths, these work, give the look when on the wrist or mounted for display and are pre fitted with a modern Buckle.

Good luck.