[jackteet]

Hi, On ebay usa there is a bulova that loojs like a sky king. Up for auction ending next monday and bidding at $53.00. I shall try and post a pic.
The seller states that no it no longer ticks but cant suggest the reason why. There is a pic of the movement which looks filthy. The crown doesnt match the watch so that will need changing.
Assuming it is a sky king we could be looking at a sale price of around $400 to $500.
I am thinking of putting in a bid at around $ 175.00 and allowing another $150.on top for repair.
I have google this fault and just so many causes pop up I am none the wiser.
I am wondering whether this is a common problem with mechanical movements and whether the fault tends to be one or two specific problems.
I would appreciate guidance please. TIA. jack

 

[mikeyt_53]

"Not ticking" could be any number of things including dirty movement and worn or broken parts/ Although the watch is similar to a 'Sky King' of the early 1930's, I think its actually a "Lone Eagle".

 

[jackteet]

Many thanks Mike, might be worth a punt. jack

 

[Hawk53]

Pretty sure Mike is spot on as to the correct name, looks just like mine. Sure could use some more pics though. $175.00 seems a little high IMO.

 

[jackteet]

Hi Hawk53, many thanks for that. There are only 4 pics including one of the back of the watch. It needs a new crown. I estimated $175.00 just incase it requires a service. Hopefully a clean might get it going as the movement looks terribly dirty. I am thinking of bidding around $150.00, given that you own one of these do you think that is enough for a non working model thanks jack

 

[mikeyt_53]

Personally i probably wouldn't go higher than $100 but that may be because i can do some of the repairs myself.

 

[jackteet]

Thanks Mike, thats what I shall bid. Although this model looks very similar to the sky king it seems to be considerably cheaper, around $200 rather than $400 for the sky king. thanks again. jack