Two- Part Stem Removal Made Easy!

Submitted by bobbee on

Here is something I discovered not ten minutes ago. If you have a "waterproof" watch with a two-part stem, the usual way to remove the stem is to pull out the crown, then wind back a little to release the "bind" of the stem, and then pull the stem out. On four of my watches I have two where it is difficult and traumatic to remove the stem, and it worries me that I might one day break it, as I did on my Surf King's. Well, on my new Water-tite I posted recently, I could not remove the stem, and have just tried it again, but had a Brainwave.

Telemetre Watch

Submitted by bobbee on

Got this a few months ago and forgot about it. No date anywhere. Movement is an ETA 2824-2, with 25 jewels. Case measures 36mm. W/O crown, 45mm. lug to lug, 18mm. lug gape. Hands and numbers are gilt. From top to bottom on the dial are the words "Telemetre, BULOVA, Automatic, Swiss Made". Case shows areas of bad corrosive gilt loss on the back, but only slight rubbing on the lugs. Since cleaning crud off of the hairspring it keeps excellent time. 

Bulova 1956 President

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on
Movement Model
11AC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
B724658
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Case measures 38mm lug to lug x 34mm non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers. Butler finish Dial shows applied Gilt Hour markers, Bulova signature is printed in Black Hour and Minute Hands are Gilt Index style abd a Gilt Index style Seconds Hand appears on a Sub Dial at the 6 O'Clock position. Crown is N.O.S. and correct. Snap fit Caseback is Gold and stamped as shown. * vintage display ad is Dated 1956.

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Ladies Bulova 1931

Submitted by linsash on

This is what I know.  Movement model 6AF, movement serial # 231773, Case serial # 1315357, Year 1931.  15 Jewels.  6 sapphires on case, sapphire on crown.  There are no markings as to case or back material, i.e. gold filled, rolled gold, 10k etc.  Any information on the identity of this watch will be greatly appreciated. 

 

 

 

Just an update on the 'Westover' Crystal

Submitted by GVP on

As posted on the watch in the database, if in fact it is a westover (has anyone got an add yet please?) 

 

Ok people. My friend 57vert and I have been trying to get to the bottom of the "Westover" crystal saga after, as in previous messages here, I found the G-S crystal that was noted by other members was incorrect and would not fit. So here is the full information we have found, hope it is helpful to some. Thanks again to Charles for taking the watch and spending hours searching to get this info.

Bulova 1955 Bulova 23

Submitted by DarHin on
Variant
H
Movement Model
10BPAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
A596657
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
26.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

23j Self-Winding 6 Adjustments (Heat, Isochronism, Cold & 3 Positions)  Waterproof, Shock Resistant, Anti-Magnetic  10k YRGP Bezel  Lug to Lug = 40.5mm   Case Dia. = 31.0mm   Between Lugs =  16.1mm

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