I was going to try sniping these but I've reached my quota for a bit! Hoping my bros on here will grab these so they get into good hands! Both look great cosmetically but I think need work to run. (I'm in no way affiliated with either of these auctions btw)
THIS ONE ENDS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF MY POST
Vintage Mens Bulova Engraved 14K White Gold Wrist Watch
AND THIS NEXT ONE ENDS IN A COUPLE DAYS
Vintage large 1920 Art Deco BULOVA CURVEX mens watch NR
GOOD LUCK GENTS!
The fist watch doesn't work. I want to see the movement anyway. It does have nice hands, dial & case. I really doubt that the hands are one of a kind. I would probable bid on the watch just for the hands at the present bid of $26.
The second watch has the wrong hands, dirty dial & is sold as not working. "NOW FOR THE RARE PART……This watch has the rare hermetically sealed movement in it which was designed to protect the movement from the elements. The well made high grade movement is signed: BULOVA WATCH Co 13AF FIFTEEN 15 JEWELS ADJUSTED". The watch has been wound too tight.
If the watch is hermitically sealed, why is the dial so dirty?
I don't believe either of the sellers know they are selling a Lone Eagle series II watch.
Just my humble opinion.
Wayne
Wayne, I second you humble opinion.
It really bugs me as it doesn't take much to do a little research and find out just what these watches are and the importance they have. I have a 1928/29 box that I've been looking to fill, so I may bid on the top one.....hands off ;-)
In reply to Wayne, I second you humble by Stephen Ollman
Shhhhhh... it's ok they don't do research before their auctions.... how do you think you can probably get these watches for under $100.... or I can snag a sweet looking Corrigan for $60 shipped? Their lack of research into their product and our knowledge a win/win for us!
In reply to Shhhhhh... it's ok they don't by plainsmen
It is a little funny, I had won this fantastic looking Bulova that I thought may be a Lone Eagle and had contacted my friend Will Smith to see what he thought.
I did a search on Lone Eagle 13AF and found this post.
I won the watch that is in the second photo.
The hairspring was mangled terribly, anyone know where I can find a good hairspring for a 13AF?
Dale
In reply to It is a little funny, I had by watchmakerskid
Wow Dale... you snagged that thing for under $40 bucks shipped?
Clean it up a little... fix your spring.... maybe look for correct hands and wallah.... a $300 watch for $40 bucks.
Sweet pickup bro.... and welcome to the Bulova gang... always great to have another on here chasing around.
Yes I agree it was a very good deal.
I was a bit upset that the seller neglected to tell the hairspring was mangled, this is going to be a tough one to find.
The movements in these are along the lines of the Gruen quadron, they have the same shape as the 7AK and AP but are much larger in length and width, as well are like 1/4" thick, these were a very high end movement.
So who made this style of movement first? Gruen or Bulova.
Dale, the watchmakers kid
Well I decided to compare some of my 10 caliber balances to the 13AF and found the 10AN to be larger, but.........The 10AE was the same size if not it was so close to a comparison by eye so I pulled a hairspring off the 10AE and now have this baby running and keeping time.
I have not even started a clean oil and time on it yet and it is running strong keeping very good time.
So if anyone needs to know, no doubt the 10AE hairspring will work just fine on the 13 caliber movements, I think there is a 13AH as well that this should work on if needed.
Dale
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You could learn, it just takes patience and devotion.
You can have hands of a giant and still do a clean oil and time.
All you have to learn to do is how to use your tweezers and your jewelers visor.
Last time I did a search on ebay on how to lessons I found some very promising cd instructionals on there put up for sale by one or two different watchmakers.
I was thinking of doing a cd instructional myself but when I saw their prices I could not compete with them, the time it would take to put an instructional together and sell it for what they are I would have to have my head examined.
There are some others on eBay that look like they would be good, but I cannot remember how I did the search to find them.
Get yourself a cheap set of jewelers screw drivers, a screw driver sharpner, jewelres visor and a couple pairs of tweezers, as well two pencils with erasers on the end, you can stick sewing needles in the ends and sharpen one to a flat head, and the other to just a fine point, these work great with hairspring removal and jewel cap removal.
The only way to learn is to start, just buy a few cheap junk watches to practice on.
Once you start I will help you out any way I can with tips and tricks that I have learned along the way.
Dale
In reply to You could learn, it just by watchmakerskid
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In reply to Alright man... I picked it by plainsmen
Plians, just take things nice and slow.
Never force anything.
Slight finger pressure only
Small sharp screwdrivers!!!
Photograph the movement in various stages so you have a reference of what went where.
Look and think, then look again.......before you leap.
Best buy some junkers to practice on first.
Good luck!!!
In reply to Alright man... I picked it by plainsmen
Take a look at this guys stuff, 7.95
Item number 260710664362
Might be good.
Stephen is right, I used a good digital camera when I first started, take good shots each step of the way then you can work backwards from the photos.
Pick up a good movement holder as well, they are fairly cheap.
You will need a screwdriver sharpner and a good stone, I use a diamond stone.
The thing is you need to remember is Rome was not built in a day, it took me 37 hours to repair my first movement with springs and parts flying across the room, then taking an hour or two hunting them down.
Now that part is a lot of fun:>)
I like what Edison said when he was asked what the secret to his success was he replied 98 percent perspiration and 2 percent inspiration.
Small steps, if you get frustrated just push your self away from the table and go do something else and come back another day or in a few hours.
Screw drivers when using them, very crucial to hold them straight up and down, watch for your hand holding them at an angle, this will cause the screwdriver to slip and scratch your movement and mess up the end of the driver.
Looks like you will get lots of tips from some of the watchmakers on the forum here.
Remember small steps, you will find after doing a few it will become quite easy to work on them.
Many say start with pocket watches, if you find the wrist watch movements too small, try a pocket watch.
I started out right away on wrist watch movements.
I as well have taught myself how to refinish watch dials.
Good luck, stay with it you will get it down if you have the desire.
Dale
In reply to Take a look at this guys by watchmakerskid