Hi all,
I recently won this Lone Eagle on eBay. After I received it I exchanged emails with Stephen about whether it’s one of the 5000 based on the case number (6637743), and the movement, which is a 10AN and has a serial number of 227325. Oddly, I can't find a date code on the movement, other than an arrow. I'm aware of the arrow that is sometimes on 1926 movements. I had commented on it recently on the 1928 President I had posted that has a 1926 9A movement with a triangle and an arrow.
http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1928-president-7639
So, perhaps this is another Bulova anomaly; a 1926 movement with only an arrow and no other date code?
Anyway, I just got the watch back from my watch guy. It needed a new mainspring and it’s now up and running (and on my wrist as I post this…). Stephen had asked me to look again to see if there was a triangle date code, and I’ve looked and looked, but all I see is the arrow. In fact, when I took it to my watch guy, he also tried to find a date code. He was also puzzled by the arrow, pulling out his chart with the Bulova date codes and pointing to 1937!!. At that time we both looked and couldn't see one other than the arrow.
I’m anxious to hear what the panel thinks. Hope it’s a 5000 LE…
David
Stephen and Will,
I just sent another high res shot, trying to focus on the arrow. Definately something is there. As I mentioned, my photography skills are limited, but it may help. I can go to my watchmaker again, but probably not until Tuesday, since he is closed until then... But, as the picture shows, there is the outline of something, and its definately there and not a shadow...
David
Thanks again David for taking the time to double, and triple check the movement for us. It had to be there somewhere and that blasted arrow was right on top of where the triangle normally is.
Welcome to the myBulova.com 5000 Club!
Now wear it with pride and show it off to as many people as you possible can. If you are anything like me you'll have friends running away in no time saying.....'here comes that guy again who won't shut up about his damn watch!!' :-)