I picked up a lot of two (2) Jet Stars off of ebay in a lot of 4 watches. A 1972 and a 1973. The 73 has a bad dial. These tend to flake. Both had original bracelets. Out of both I was able to assemble one.
This is a 1972 Bulova Jet Star "E". It is a massive hunk of stainless steel with a brushed bezel and polished side. The dial is a brown gray gradient color that fades dark to light from the top down. It is also slightly textured. The movement is an 11BSACB 17J with an N2 date code and is a real pain to work in. By far the most difficult Bulova I have worked on. The movement is set in this massive steel case ring that is quite heavy. (FYI..the 1973 has a plastic one so they must have changed to lower cost). The case back is laser etched with the serial number and N2 date code on the bottom. Not stamped on the top like the 1973 and very light. Has the original bracelet and I was able to make part one to extend the bracelet to fit my wrist. If anyone needs parts let me know or if you have a good dial would like to restore the 73. It has some keyless issues that I need to resolve but is otherwise running and in good condition but the dial.
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Hello, this is my maiden post, please advise in regards to the topic.
I own a watch of this very description, in fact it may be this one. I like the piece considerably, but have had a number of issues with it.
One that I have a question on, and am looking for direction and thoughts on, is the dial.
Other forums I read have talked about the dial flaking. Does anyone have knowledge about this, and/or suggest resolution? Or know of a source to acquire another dial?
Thank you in advance.
David
In reply to Hello, this is my maiden… by David3dean
Yes the dials on this particular model seem to have issues with flaking. I also have some issues with the same model year Presidents. The dial issue is 100% in the manufacturing process. I was able to locate an NOS dial on ebay for my second watch a few months ago and it came with NOS hands too. The only thing I can recommend is to set up an Ebay search for Bulova Jet Star Dial and see if one turns up. I also spend hours searching Bulova Dials under Parts to find I need. The other option is to have the dial refinished. There are several companies that do it but the cost is I believe over $100+.