Hello looking for a revere crystal and hands mostly crystal

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Submitted by Ellierose on November 16, 2011 - 5:55pm

Hello i have a great running 1928 Bulova Revere, the case and movement are in great condition,but its missing a crystal and hands...i don't need period hands but something that will fit over the cannon pinoin...if anyone can help Please message me at through here or a [email protected]

OldTicker
Posted November 16, 2011 - 8:59pm

What is the crystal & hand size?

Most of these 20's and early 30's watches require custom ground glass or an acrylic crystal for another brand that can be custom fitted.

plainsmen
Posted November 16, 2011 - 9:06pm

Speaking of crystals... =)  How's it coming Greg?!

Ellierose
Posted November 16, 2011 - 9:39pm

icic the the bezel where the crystal goes is 22mmlong X20mmwide...i just got a dremel..i was thinking about getting cheap plastic lens reading glasses and cutting one to fit...i saw that method done before...Anyone else try that ????

OldTicker
Posted November 16, 2011 - 10:18pm

Sorry to say, it will probably look like what you discribed, might work ok if you are just trying to turn it, but if you want to catch the collectors eye, a custom ground blank is your best bet.

Ellierose
Posted November 16, 2011 - 10:40pm

YEAH I KNOW.....I RATHER JUST MAKE MY OWN CRYSTAL AND DO MY BEST..AND THAT WILL BE A CUSTOM FIT....I'D TRY THE ONE THAT IS 23x23 AND FILE IT DOWN...I MEAN DON'T THINK I RECOUP MY THE COST OF A 40 CUSTOM FIT CRYSTAL...THE DIAL ON THE WATCH IS FACTORY AND IN GOOD SHAPE BUT NOT PERFECT...I WAS GOING TO GET IT RESTORED BUT IT CAME VERY CLEAN I'LL TAKE A PIC WHEN I GET A CHANCE...

 

OldTicker
Posted November 16, 2011 - 10:50pm

PM me your address and I will send it to you...It is glass, so you will need a whetstone, a couple three hours, and lots of patience.

Greg

 

bourg01
Posted November 17, 2011 - 12:18am

Did they not teach you how to parge a crystal on the courses you took?  If not, I have to wonder what else they didn't cover? You will need a wet wheel grinder and then the patienct to develope the feel for what and how much you can parge the glass. This is just a touchy feely thing and usually limited to 1/2 a mm or less . If your dealing with plastic/acrylic use 120 to 180 grit sandpaper. As old ticker states, exersize patience until you have a perfect fit. This is a skill you will only learn by trial and error.

Ellierose
Posted November 17, 2011 - 7:26am

Shawn,I'm self taught...i plan on going to school for watchmaking after my wife finishes collage..she only a few months too go,I know a watchmaker who helps me when he can,but i am just doing my best to learn all i can

Ellierose
Posted November 17, 2011 - 6:55pm

i think i am going to try to use a plastic eye glass lens..1 i need to learn and know how to do it 2 With my crap luck i would probably crack the cystal..Thank you so much anyway..

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