I was going through a box of my summers Estate finds and came across this old Bulova movement.
It is marked Bulova W.Co. B II 15J 3 Adj. Swiss and has a triangle with a 9 inside. 1919? 1929?
The Dial is unmarked, but in very good condition. It was in a parts tin with the Sapphire crown. The stem was broken off in the crown and I managed to remove it and thread it on what remained of the stem.
I gave it a few turns an it started running!
Is it a Pocket watch movement? (note the position of the stem) It is about the size of a 6/0 and fit in a old Keystone transition case I have. Note the numbers below the dial...
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I tried to enlarge the date symbol the best I could
Looks at home in this old case!
I was going to add it to the Movement Section, but I am unsure of the correct year... Need some expert advice!
Thanks,
Greg
Shawn, the Triangle highlighted has a numeral stamped into the center, a #9, something I personally have never witnessed on a Bulova date code stamp before (?) also the Triangle is irregular in shape another date code feature I'm unfamiliar with. I believe the Square showing is the date code on this particular movement.
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Hi Mark,
I think the Square you are seeing is part of the Regulator Index on the Balance Cock.
Here is a better picture
The Triangle makes sense, 1926, or could it be 1916? Is there a set of symbols for pre 1924?
If anyone has a old parts book with the B II movement listed that might help narrow it down.
I have never seen a ladies Pendent watch with a Sapphire crown, they always look like this
I have seen quite a few of the early transitionals that look like this with a Sapphire crown.
Don't you just love Mysteries!!
OT,
My mistake and apologies to Shawn You are both correct, The old magnifying glass reveals indeed that is a Triangle date stamp of 1926 with a # 9 stamped below. Yes, a good 'whodunnit' all is part of the fun!
The Asterisk in 1924 being the first known symbol used for production dates.
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