Watchmaking Advice Post

Submitted by plainsmen on December 24, 2010 - 10:25am
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Hi Gents...  As I'm going to try my hand at servicing and cleaning I really appreciated the tidbits of information you guys have freely given.

What I'm hoping to do is we can have them all in one post.  Sort of a reference for ham handed beginners like me. 

If everyone whose a watchmaker/hobbiest can just give a few "best practices" or little tidbit they've learned over the years to help us rookies forgo some of the mistakes you've learned from.  I'd be really appreciative.

Here is some advice already given:

 

Bulova 1927 Lone Eagle

Submitted by Bob Bruno on December 23, 2010 - 4:20pm
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
227328
Case Serial No.
6637785
Case shape
CornerCut
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This is a rare Bulova, and a must have for any serious watch collection. This watch was made in 1926 in anticipation of Charles Lindbergh's (The Lone Eagle) solo flight across the Atlantic. Bulova named this model watch the "Lone Eagle" The 14K white gold filled case is immaculate, with enamel designs on the cut corners, and engravings all around the bezel. The beautiful dial has been restored to it’s original luster, with luminous numerals and hands. The hinged case back has no personal engravings. The 17 Jewel caliber 10 AN movement has been serviced and is running great and keeping good time, and is additionally protected by a dust cover. 
Model: Lone Eagle
Style: Cut Corner
Date of Manufacture: 1926
Movement: Manual Cal. #10AN
Case: 14K White Gold Filled W/Enamel
Case Back: Double Hinged
Signed: Yes
Crown: Perfect
Jewels: 17
Size: 25.4mm wide (without crown) X 32.3mm long from lug tip to lug tip.
Crystal: New Mint
Dial: Refinished Mint
Band: New Genuine Pig Skin (Black)
Serviced: Yes
Condition: Restored      

Bulova 1927 Vintage Advert
Confirmed by 1927 Bulova ad

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Bulova 1952 Lady Berkshire

Submitted by plainsmen on December 23, 2010 - 1:40pm
Movement Model
6BO
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This great looking vintage Ladies watch featuring a 17 Jewel, 6BO movment  is the female component  of a His & Her's set.

Featured in our Bulova Postcard Mailer from 1950 seen here:

Getting both the Men's and Women's version of this watch as a set would be a nice complement to anyones collection!

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Bulova 1929 Douglas

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on December 23, 2010 - 12:27pm
Movement Model
13AF
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
9253993
Case shape
Rectangle
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hinged Case measures 35mm lug to lug x 23mm wide non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers.

White Dial shows Radium Arabic Numerals, Bulova Signature and Tracks are printed Black. Hour and Minute hands are 'Spade and Sword' style and a Modern style Seconds Hand appears on a sub Dial fully obscuring the 6.

Caseback is stamped as shown.

* Vintage Advertisement is dated June 1929.

 

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Top 5 Bulova watches

Submitted by Stephen Ollman on December 23, 2010 - 6:51am
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Ok, Jerin (Plains) and I were chatting today and it got me thinking about what were the 5 most desirable Bulova watches.

My pick:

  1. 1926 18K Gold Conqueror
  2. Lone Eagle (5000 edition)
  3. The Chronograph 'C'
  4. Accutron Spaceview
  5. Astronaut

What's your?