Watch Repair

I have a 1958 Bulova watch, which isn't working and I would like to sell it. Should I get it repaired first? Also does anyone know a good watch repair in the Toronto, Canada area?

Just came across a 1928 Baroness (from what i can tell). Watch does not work took it to a local watch shop and I was told they could not get any parts for it.If any one knows where I could locate parts to get it working I would appreciate it.

The hour and minutes hand.... not moving.

So if the watch is ticking... seconds hand is tracking fine... and the main hands aren't moving... what could be culprit gents?

Oh I almost forgot.... the hands move/track fine when I'm setting it.

This is grandpa's watch again... so reguardless I'm eventually taking it in for service/cleaning... and I'll ge this problem fixed as well.  It would be nice to know what I'm probably looking at though.

Thanks guys,

Plainsmen

I thought it would be fun to demonstate via text and a few visuals what transpires during one of My typical restoration projects. Follow along in the weeks to come as We take a punished vintage Bulova to primo.

Hi Gents...  As I'm going to try my hand at servicing and cleaning I really appreciated the tidbits of information you guys have freely given.

What I'm hoping to do is we can have them all in one post.  Sort of a reference for ham handed beginners like me. 

If everyone whose a watchmaker/hobbiest can just give a few "best practices" or little tidbit they've learned over the years to help us rookies forgo some of the mistakes you've learned from.  I'd be really appreciative.

Here is some advice already given:

Just wondering if anyone has any strong recommendations on where the best place in the States to get a 1950 Bulova serviced and completely refurbished?

cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-LOT-360-BULOVA-NOS-VINTAGE-WATCH-HANDS-PKGS-/130459379860

Quite a few guys on here are always snooping around for hands.... here's a pretty good find I think.

Hello there,

With the exception of round watch crystals (which require more specialed equipment, to replace)  most "fancy shape" crystals can be replaced with relative ease, saving both a trip or shipment to a watchmaker... and also a considerable sum x however many watches one collects!