[jackteet]

Hi, I have come across a vintage bulova from 1910

in near mint cosmetic condition. The seller is asking about $70.00. He says the shaft of the second hand is broken. caliber 8AH stock 100 CA-1-501.
I have looked on google but this is of no help. Would you guys happen to know whether this Is an expensive part and repair. TIA, jack

 

[AnimalChin]

Not sure on cost of repair, but it looks like a mid 1940’s Senator. The 8ah came out in 1943.

 

[mikeyt_53]

I agree with AnimalChin. That is a 'Senator' from the mid 1940's and i know because i have one from 1944. That 8AH movement is a bit fragile. I've got two spare parts movements here both with sub-seconds intact and the posts are very short. The sub-seconds hand in your photo seems to be positioned properly so is he sure its a broken post? Personally i think if he was advertising it as a 1910 model I would be questioning the vendor....

 

[jackteet]

Hi Guys, Thank you both very much for the info. Showing my ignorance as usual, if the post is broken is it possible to purchase one or am I looking at buying a complete movement, and if so the overal cost involved. The watch does look in good shape at a reasonable cost. many thanks jack.

 

[mikeyt_53]

Finding the part is easy and I'd send you one of my parts movements. Getting someone to take the movement apart and install it in Spain might be a challenge though. Cost would likely be around $150 given that if you are dismantling the movement to replace the seconds post you might as well have it cleaned & re-assembled. I'm not convinced that the post is actually broken though. That's difficult to do given how short they are.

 

[jackteet]

Hi Mikey, That is really very kind of you but as you say, here in spain might be difficult to repair. I think this is another one that I need to walk away from although I must confess it looks in very good condition. I shall however ask the seller for a little more info. jack

 

[mikeyt_53]

The dial is in much better condition than mine is so it is interesting but if you have to repair the watch and cant do it yourself, it will end up costing more than its worth.

 

[jackteet]

Thanks for that Mikey. I can change straps but thats about it. Given what you say I shall walk away. regards jack.

 

[Time in the pocket]

The gear that the second hand attaches to has a shaft that protrudes up through the dial a small amount. You need to make sure it is not that part that is broken, or you will be looking for a new gear instead of a second hand. That would require parts from another movement most likely.

 

[jackteet]

Many thanks for that info. It does look a very nice watch but as Mikey says it could cost me more to repair than the watch is worth. jack