[ManhattanDan]

Hello all,
consider this my introduction and my first question. I have been a Senior Technician at a Ford Dealer for about a decade and just recently I have become extremely interested in watches in general, and by nature of my business I am curious of watch repair and operation. I have an Invicta Pro Diver I wear on the regular but have recently purchased a brand new Bulova 96A137 without tags from Ebay that is not working. At first guess I believe the main spring is not winding. I tried to manually wind the watch with no luck. I currently have the watch apart and would like some comments on direction I should go before I decide myself. I was going to get to the main spring and inspect it but I chose to seek information from you guys first. I have attached a photograph of the watch disassembled and if you look closely I found a small loose part that appears to be a spacer or retainer for something. Thanks for any help!
-Daniel

 

[Magnetchief]

That spacer looks like one of the parts that 'clamp' the movement in the case.
Can we see a photo o the movement and the rear view of the case?

 

[oliverb]

My guess is the same.

 

[ManhattanDan]

I will take a picture of the back this evening. I have found the movement entirely for $50. Does anyone know who sells movement parts for Miyota? Seeking some information. I am guessing when we are talking such small parts, there is some gigtantic miyota catalog wholesalers use or miyota simply only sells the movements as assemblies only. Seeking information, thanks guys. I will post a good picture of the back side tonight! Thanks again,
-Daniel

 

[ManhattanDan]

Pictures of the backside of the movement.

 

[ManhattanDan]

Nothing? brand new watch, does not operate. Any watch repair guys on this forum or just collectors?

 

[Magnetchief]

I think there is a mixture if both.
But it's not possible to repair or diagnose what's wrong with your watch from a couple of photos. A clear, high quality image of the movement might help.

 

[ManhattanDan]

I would assume being a mechanical watch that does not operate, a watch repair guy would be able to give me a few pointers with the information I have already provided?? Are the pictures I posted of the movement too blurry for you? Just seeking some direction from someone who knows this trade.

 

[skypilot]

I think you'll find that there isn't a lot of interest here in watches that were made bearing the Bulova name since Citizen bought it. We're mostly into the older American made stuff. Good luck.

 

[raijin]

Is the balance moving when u wind it
Us the rotor moving freely is it wobbling at all. Any thoughts I give do at ur own risk don't wanna be sued lol. I had a seiko five I got off the bay and it wasn't working but I noticed the rotor was a Lil off so I got my trusty watch screw driver and tighten it down and the watch is still working Does the winder adjust the hands. That movement is the 8N24 I own two bulovas with that movement they are not bad. The winding gear could be off or missing and let me tell parts are hard to get. I'm looking for a sweep second gear. That movement has different setup it's not a pivot but a gear that u put the sweep second on. If u don't put it just right u bend it and u gotta look for another one and I've seen that movement go for 75 to 85 bucks.