can anybody help ? what model is my watch and year /thanks

Submitted by deano 1 on December 21, 2010 - 1:02pm

 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 21, 2010 - 4:07pm

The X on the movement when combined with the dial and case style says it was produced in 1943. Case is a Bruce  and the dial has been refinished in a custom color, Red. Black 'Modern' style hands have been added.

Hope this helps..

deano 1
Posted December 21, 2010 - 4:28pm

hi mark

 i have just recentley bought the watch and it keeps stopping , then when you tap the watch it works again / would you no why this happens

thank you

mybulova_admin
Posted December 21, 2010 - 4:59pm

Could be either a dirty movement train or a dicky hairspring or staff on the balance wheel.

It could also be something as simple as the second hand coming into contact with the dial. Looks like at tight fit.

plainsmen
Posted December 21, 2010 - 6:57pm

Ah yes.... the old dicky hairspring.... I've seen that more than once.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 21, 2010 - 7:13pm

Excllent!

I have an American Clpper that ran like a clock until removing it from the case one day. I recall fumbling the works in a near tragedy before returning it back to safety. Now the watch  stops each time the seconds hand reaches 53 seconds or so, or it did.

Thanks!!

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 21, 2010 - 5:09pm

Yes, the movement most likely needs cleaning, try laying it on its face it should run, let it wind down then take it to a watchmaker for service.

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