Introduction is in order

Submitted by geezer_D on March 4, 2011 - 9:46am

 First off, thank you for this site.  I t appears that there are many knowledgable folks here specific to Bulovas.  I have been lurking for a few weeks and am impressed with the knowledge base.  Personally, I am the grandson of an employee of Elgin National Watch company, and my grandfather passed on his skills with watches and tools to me before he passed.  For the last 40 years I have collected Elgin pocket watches and within the last year decided to explore wristwatches, specifically Bulovas due to their availability and company history.  My non-screen name is Tom and I live in the Columbus, Indiana area.

With that said, I have a question concerning a Bulova "23".  I have recently acquired a working "23" but need to locate a crown.  I think my supplier can provide the proper stem, but I do not have a catalog identifying the crown part number.   The movement is a 1957 10BPAC in a stainless case.  Any help would be appreciated.  I will post my collection of 10 Bulovas as soon as I can get around to uploading the files.

 

plainsmen
Posted March 4, 2011 - 9:52am

Welcome Tom!  I'm pretty sure one of our resident watchmakers will be able to help you out with your question.  el-oose or timemachines are pretty on the ball when it comes to correct parts and might even have an extra your looking for.

Enjoy!

geezer_D
Posted March 4, 2011 - 10:01am

Thanks for the quick reply!  If anyone needs any help on Elgin's, I am here to serve.

shooter144
Posted March 4, 2011 - 10:12am

Welcome aboard Tom !!! I will probably be in touch with you in the future, I have a few Elgins, especially if you happen to have some empty cases lol . You appear to be the closest to me, I live in Niles Mi, just over the border from Notre Dame / South Bend...

geezer_D
Posted March 4, 2011 - 10:25am

 No problem, Shooter.  I have a few empty cases, mostly 18s silveroid and some 16s chrome. 

bourg01
Posted March 4, 2011 - 5:42pm

Hi And Welcome,

Depending on the case, it could be a 323, 325 , 303 or a G711.  # 16 is the standard part # for all Bulova stems. Depending on the watch case it could be a single but there is a possibility that it could be a 2 piece split stem. (hence the missing crown perhaps).

Is the case a one piece or a screw off back?

geezer_D
Posted March 4, 2011 - 6:34pm

 The case is a screw off back S/N B862125.  The open end of the winding pinion is female, when I insert my bench key into the pinion it goes in about 5mm beyond the pillar plate.    Thanks.

bourg01
Posted March 4, 2011 - 6:50pm

Well I guess you could go either way, I have the one piece stem and the female but not the male of the 2 piece,and I have both the 303 and 325 crowns.

geezer_D
Posted March 4, 2011 - 9:41pm

 I tried a number 6 one piece stem from another movement and it fits perfect, so I have that nailed down.

The stem tube stands proud of the case 1/16" so whichever crown has a recess for the stem tube should be it.

mikeresnick
Posted July 25, 2011 - 7:41pm

I just acquired a 10bpad (I think it is called a DATE KING- but not sure) The movement is very clean. I need to locate a back for this watch. Could you help in the search? I would appreciate it! Thanks...Mike

geezer_D
Posted July 25, 2011 - 8:12pm

 Mike, you may be better served if you started an new post with this request.  I would suggest in either the General Information or Repair forum.  Can you post a picture of the watch?

Wayne Hanley
Posted March 4, 2011 - 7:06pm

Welcome aboard Tom!

Wayne

OldTicker
Posted March 4, 2011 - 7:44pm

Nice to have you with us Tom!

I hope you will learn some "Bulova Talk soon" ;-) Your Elgin schooling is nice to know, I have many old Elgins that would love to get to know you....

Greg

geezer_D
Posted March 4, 2011 - 9:47pm

 Thank you for the welcomes, you are a very accommodating group!  Elgin translates pretty well to just about all movements except for Accutrons 8-).  I've got a few Bullys now, just have to pickup on the accent.  PM me for those "other" guys so we don't mess with the intent of this site.  

OldTicker
Posted March 4, 2011 - 9:57pm

Your learning fast!

Nice to have you aboard!

Bullys. Ham's, Elgin, Waltham, are all spoken on my end, Pockets are my main passion, but Bulova is wristwatch speak here. You may get some pocket PM's from me!

Greg

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