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Early 1920s Bulova watch dating

Submitted by mybulova_admin on
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I'd like to officially put this forward to the myBulova.com community at large to scrutinize and see if it holds true. We've always had a problem dating the very early 1920s vintage Bulova wstches  and often used the first number in the case serial number to date the year of production.

Well I'd like to suggest that for pre 1924 watches (pre movement date code) we use the second number to date the year of production.

1946 Bulova Ambassador Replacement Crystal Help

Submitted by karl1345 on
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Hello All,

I'm hopeful someone in the group can help.  I have a 1946 Bulova Ambassador that I'm trying to find a replacement crystal for.  I used the forum to identify the watch, but the crystal catalogs I have access to, don't seem to have the Ambassador listed.  Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.

M9 Oceanographer Snorkel 666 watch hands

Submitted by swift1966 on
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Good day, 

Could anyone point me towards purchasing replacement watch hands on this watch with the 11BLACD movement. I realize it would be near impossible to acquire an exact set so open to replacement with other suitable type hands. I’m unable to ascertain the exact sizes necessary so would be helpful to know the appropriate sizes for the three hands from a catalog or parts list. 
Much appreciated, 

Bruce

Just old memories and this photo to go on

Submitted by Cleon XIII on
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Hello all:  New user here. I’m trying to find the model Bulova my grandfather wore. I vaguely remember it and believe he was buried with it when I still very young.  I recall a round case, gilt-black dial, thick crystal, and 12-3-6-9 numerals in a block style,.  This is the closest I have found after much use of tools like Google and ChatGPT. The source for this image lists no information whatsoever. What I remember being different is the indices were on a black background, and I’m fairly sure they were on the dial (not the bezel).