eBay Junk Bulova Watch Restoration

[JimDon]

I picked up this watch eBay and like an idiot I did not read the details and it showed up without a back. It was in horrible condition and I thought a lost cause.
When I took it out of the case I found the dial to be perfect and worthy of a restoration. Well I tore it down and then began looking at my watch parts pile and amazingly found a back that fit. I removed all the dirt that was on the exterior it almost looked like it had been buried. I polished the case, disassemble the movement and serviced it and put the piece back together and was totally overwhelmed at the end result. I have to say it’s my proudest restoration yet.

 

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[cheech]

I picked up this watch eBay and like an idiot I did not read the details and it showed up without a back. It was in horrible condition and I thought a lost cause. View attachment 1733002 View attachment 1733003 View attachment 1733004
When I took it out of the case I found the dial to be perfect and worthy of a restoration. Well I tore it down and then began looking at my watch parts pile and amazingly found a back that fit. I removed all the dirt that was on the exterior it almost looked like it had been buried. I polished the case, disassemble the movement and serviced it and put the piece back together and was totally overwhelmed at the end result. I have to say it’s my proudest restoration yet. View attachment 1733005

Looks good you do a really good job on restoration of watches

 

[randazzo1]

Gorgeous

 

[JimDon]

Looks good you do a really good job on restoration of watches

I need to find a period correct back but this will do for now. Thank you

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful job, congrats!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Really nice! You brought it back from the grave!

 

[Saabman]

Dang!!! Great job!!!

 

[cheech]

I need to find a period correct back but this will do for now. Thank you

What’s the correct back look like do you have a picture

 

[JimDon]

What’s the correct back look like do you have a picture

It’s the traditional two piece notched back and screw ring style.

 

[tamrock]

I believe I have an older SS spanner ring back Bulova auto that might work. What year is the one you have made?

 

[JimDon]

I need a 1971 date code. Just the back as I have the ring already.

 

[dsdigger]

You took a really trashed looking Bulova and brought it back to life. Awesome looking now and should be a great wearable piece. I have a '59 that I bought that needed a little polish and now looking for a correct band. Hope you can find the correct back for it.

 

[tamrock]

I need a 1971 date code. Just the back as I have the ring already.

I'll look when I get home. If it's one I think I've got, it doesn't run.

 

[JimDon]

I'll look when I get home. If it's one I think I've got, it doesn't run.

Thank you. I am looking for a 1940’s Bulova Blackhawk case too.

 

[A2coins]

That's a great job you did not easy to do I'm sure

 

[tamrock]

Home now and what I've got won't work for ya. It's a 20 year older L1 golldfilled Bulova auto.

 

[JimDon]

Home now and what I've got won't work for ya. It's a 20 year older L1 golldfilled Bulova auto.

Thanks for checking. If you want me to see if I can service it send me the watch.

 

[tamrock]

Thanks for checking. If you want me to see if I can service it send me the watch.

Thanks JD, It's not one I'm overly eager to get fixed up. I might just sell it as is. The balance seems good, but it just doesn't go. It also has some greenish staining on the dial around the 2,3 & 4. that looks like was caused by moisture. I think it would be a nice looking watched fixed up and running and it's a bit larger in diameter compared to other watches typical of the time it was made.