recent repair and restoration of my Accutron 214 N0 and Accutron 218 N2 by a member repairman
I recently acquired an Accutron 214 (N0) and an Accutron 218 (N2). I have never owned one. They did not work even with new batteries. I found a member of yours, John V. of Time & Again of Apopka FL online. I took a chance and sent my watches to him for restoration. The entire experience with him was pleasant! He was very professional and thorough, has much expertise, communicative, obviously dedicated. He itemized everything he did, explained his considerable work in detail, even sent me photos of his progress. His price to fix both watches was very reasonable too!
Bulova Watch Cases Project
I've got a few Bulova ladies empty watch cases. Filled one today. If anyone happens upon some movements for these that they don't want for themselves I would appreciate you letting me know about them. Thanks!
"Bulova Quality" marking
Everything is copied verbatum from the record.
It appears Bulova switch to the “Bulova Quality” marking instead of the Karat marking on the watch cases because they reduced the gold content in the cases and did not want to advertise the reduction.
June 14, 1930 Congressional Record – House 10835
Bulova “Lone Eagle” watch not 14-Karat white gold filled
Nov 13, 1929 Bulova Subsiaries
Everything below is copied verbatum, parenthesis appear in the original record of proceedings from the US Congress June 14, 1930 in reference to a Senate Proceeding November 13, 1929. What is interesting is this point:
Second. Knickerbocker watch Co., Westfield Watch Co., Arrow Jewelry Mfg Co., American Standard Warch Case Co. are listed separately but in reality are nothing but subsidiaries of Bulova Watch Co.
June 14 1930 Congressional Record – House 10840
Are the 20s/30s spring bars 1.5mm in diameter?
I have a 1929 unknown tonneau shape 15mm lug width case watch that I need spring bars for.
Am I supposed to use 1.5mm diameter spring bars?
If not, please point me in the right direction to what size to purchase and where to find them please.
Thanks! ---
Are people putting blue anodized hands in watches for the "blued" look? Examples posted ---
I have a set of cathedral hands that are a beautiful "rainbow" blue if looked at in the right angle.
Lately I've came across some watches with hands that look ANODIZED blue ... are they installing these to try to get the "rainbow aged" blued look, or are they really just naturally aged to a blue color?
Thanks!
Is the 10AE the only US movement? Why are some 10AN marked swiss and some not? ---
I noticed all 10AE movements are marked USA ... what's the story behind that?
Also, why are some movements (10AN) marked SWISS and some not? Are they all Swiss?
Thanks! ---
1948 'Arnold'
Hi
Can someone advise how to remove the back from an Arnold please.
What metal is under the white gold in 20s/30s watches?
When looking at engraved 20s/30s watches, I've noticed when the gold is rubbed through or chipped, the metal looks more white than expected. Almost like some type of plastic in appearance.
Does anyone know what metal was used under the gold?
Thanks!