Need lower cap jewel for 10bpadc (bulova 23 calendar), or info on interchangeability

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Submitted by lryand on December 8, 2012 - 10:14pm

Hello new to the site.  I have a 1956 bulova 23 calendar watch, movement 10bpadc.  Aging watch repair man said I need a lower cap jewel for the watch, or the entire balance assembly if possible.  This must be a relatively rare movement and I can't find what I need.  Anybody got this part?  Or, if not, anyone know whether this movement is interchangeable with other, more common movements?  Any help is greatly appreciated!

lryand
Posted December 8, 2012 - 10:17pm

oops, think movement is 10bpad.  My watch guy has the watch at his shop.  Sorry, I am a newbie.

Paleotime
Posted December 10, 2012 - 3:51pm

Hi There,

According to my 1963 Bulova Interchangable parts catalog you are looking for the following...

#82B  Lower Shock Resist Cap Jewel - 10CSC

If you have seen Bulova parts packages this makes sense.  The 10CSC is the "basic model" for the jeweling.  You will see below the balance complete has a different basic model.

You may also be interested in:

#82A  Lower Shock Resist Hole Jewel - 10CSC

#82C Lower Shock Resist Setting - 10CSC

The Balance Complete would be:

#54 Balance Complete (Flat) - 10BOAC

Hope this helps.

lryand
Posted December 10, 2012 - 4:02pm

Thanks Paleotime!  Helps tremendously.  That 10 BPAD movement must be a rare bird.

JP
Posted December 10, 2012 - 7:23pm

I may be able to help you with your request for a part. PM me and I will look at my stock and will also check with a close friend who has a pretty good stock of parts for 23's.

JP

lryand
Posted December 11, 2012 - 1:56pm

Thank you JP, but I found a balance complete for 10 bpad!  I had sent an Omega to someone to get fixed and he has the part.  Thanks again though, I appreciate the willingness to help.  Can't wait to have this Calendar watch workin and back on my wrist.

JP
Posted December 11, 2012 - 8:14pm

I have a used lower shock resist cap jewel in a spare parts watch 10CSC. I can provide it. PM me and we will discuss.

JP

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