Refinishing watch face/dial of Bulova watch and new crystal questions.

Submitted by Larry Boerio on
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Hello there. I am a relative newbie and hope you can offer some input on the subject questions. 

First, I read the instructions for uploading pictures but there doesn't appear to be an icon like the one in the instructions or any icon or menu to “Open File Browse” button as the instructions indicate. If someone can assist me I can include better pictures of the watch face with and without crystal than are on my listing for MyBulova. Thanks! 

Here are my questions: 

Looking for a Pair of Dial Holding Nuts for an Accutron 214

Submitted by Wynot on
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I recently purchased two Accutron 214s from online estate auctions.  They are non-running.  I have no intention of repairing them myself but, I thought I could get away with checking continuity of the coils.  When I went to remove the dial on the second one, I discovered it was missing the two dial holding nuts.  Also, the case back gasket is toast.  The coils check good so, my next step will be to find a reasonably priced and reputable watchmaker to fix them.  Any thoughts beyond searching eBay?  Thanks.  

Bulova 10AE setting lever (yoke) bridge & American Clipper crystal

Submitted by tkm3rd on
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Hi, 

Does anyone have a line on how I can obtain part #28, setting lever (yoke) bridge for a 10AE, AH, AN movement? eBay hasn't been helpful.

Yoke bridge interchange 10AE

Also searching for a crystal to fit a 1937 American Clipper.1937 American Clipper crystal

Many thanks in advance.

~~Tom

5BD "sealed jewel" movement?

Submitted by tkm3rd on
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Hi All,

I have a fair number of Bulova and other movements which I have taken apart, cleaned and reassembled over the past 2-3 years. Many of them have been ladies movements such as the 1974 5BD 23 jewel movement below; however, I have never come across what seem to be jewels without the jewel "oil sump" accessible - it looks almost as if they are "sealed" .  

That can't possibly be right, can it? If it isn't possible, how does one go about oiling the jewels and pivots properly?

**Please excuse the dirt as these were taken prior to cleaning.