Need lower cap jewel for 10bpadc (bulova 23 calendar), or info on interchangeability

Submitted by lryand on December 8, 2012 - 10:14pm
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Hello new to the site.  I have a 1956 bulova 23 calendar watch, movement 10bpadc.  Aging watch repair man said I need a lower cap jewel for the watch, or the entire balance assembly if possible.  This must be a relatively rare movement and I can't find what I need.  Anybody got this part?  Or, if not, anyone know whether this movement is interchangeable with other, more common movements?  Any help is greatly appreciated!

1960 President

Submitted by Kunapets on December 7, 2012 - 11:20am
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I had this watch restored by        . He did a nice job, but shortly after the restoration the case popped open. I sent it back in Feb 2012, and just got it back yesterday (6 Dec 2012) untouched/not repaired.  11 MONTHS !!!

1960 President

Submitted by Kunapets on December 7, 2012 - 11:20am
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I had this watch restored by xxx xxx Restorations. He did a nice job, but shortly after the restoration the case popped open. I sent it back to xxx xxx Restorations in Feb 2012, and just got it back yesterday (6 Dec 2012) untouched/not repaired.  11 MONTHS !!!

9AT base caliber?

Submitted by Aberlow on December 5, 2012 - 5:50pm
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Hey, I am brand new to this forum and to Bulovas. I have been a hobbyist restorer of mainly Omegas, Longines and Zodiacs for a few years now and have just moved on to Bulovas. I recently purchased a terribly neglected Lone Eagle (or conqueror, you guys can decide once it's finished and posted.) As i disassembled and cleaned it i noticed a prominent FHF carved on the main plate. Does anyone know the base FHF caliber for this movement? Thanks!

 

How Do I Remove This Stem?

Submitted by 10BM on December 5, 2012 - 11:26am
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Hi, I have a 1951 Academy Award - identified using vintage ads - that has a stuck winding stem. The stem is rusty so I want to replace it. The crown has also corroded to the point where it can be screwed on but it's too weak to use it to wind the watch. I have the movement out of the case. It's a 10BM. How do I remove the stem?

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I cleaned the dial using warm water, detergent, and vinegar. Did remove some of the small indices.

Bulova snorkel restoration

Submitted by abehr on December 2, 2012 - 6:28am
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Hello, My name is Adam and this is my first post here.  I recently ran into a couple of pictures of bulova snorkels from the late 60's and early seventies and I think they are quite interesting.  Unfortunately, I've also noticed that many of the bezels are cracked or broken as this seems to be the weak point in the design.