Jet Star 'H', case 3333. This one was a non-runner but cleaned up nicely. I love those oh so '70's brown and orange earth tones. I put it on a rally strap that compliments those dial colors.
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Hello ... first-time forum poster here. I'm a bit of a "newbie" to watch collection and watchmaking, and I recently inherited this exact model Bulova from a family member. Unfortunately, the crystal is cracked and I want to replace it with the exact same crystal. I've had difficulty finding replacements, most likely because I'm either looking in the wrong places and looking for the wrong thing. I hoping to find help on the myBulova.com forum.
My measurements indicate that this is a 2mm thick, 31.5mm diameter acrylic crystal. Can anyone confirm or correct these measurements? Also, if this is a common crystal and readily available, where might be a good place to purchase the replacement crystal? Many thanks ... I've enjoyed browsing through the forum and website - much to learn from the members here.
Mark
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Hello again, GuyMontag ... I located and purchased two of the correct Bulova crystals (1539AY) ... I purchased the extra just in case something went awry. I have a watch crystal press, but it seems I do not have the correct size nylon die. I've tried the die that fits the crystal and cannot get the crystal to get seated in the watch case. Any recollection which size die I should have to do this without cracking the crystal? Again, many thanks for any insights.
Mark
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I used a 31mm die. Here is a video from when I fit the crystal if that helps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkHcq8wDcfk
Good luck!
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Hello again, GuyMontag ... Still having a bit of trouble getting a new crystal to fit properly; I must be doing something wrong? In the meantime, did I understand correctly that the version of this watch that you have is a non-worker? If so, would you be interested in selling it? I'd be very interested in making you a fair offer for it. Thanks for your consideration.
Mark
In reply to Hello again, GuyMontag … by Markom1-06
That's a bummer about the crystal. I bet if you take it to a watchmaker they could put in in for a reasonable price.
My watch was a non-runner but I serviced it and it runs great now. I'm not looking to sell it at the moment but if I change my mind in the future I will keep you in mind.
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In reply to I'll certainly take your… by Markom1-06
I was working on another Bulova with a NOS armored crystal and could not get it to seat. The original crystal would seat no problem but the new one refused to go in after many attempts. It looked like maybe the crystal was ever so slightly too big. I took a 1000 grit buffing stick and lightly went around the outside edge of the crystal. It then went in on the first attempt. Something to maybe try if you still haven't had any luck with your crystal.