Garp

I recently picked up this lovely Bulova Jump Hour watch but it appears it has been fitted with an incorrect stem, and as such, the date cannot be set. The movement is a German 11COAUD and I’m having a lot of difficulty sourcing a replacement stem. Can anyone offer any leads on an original, or better still a suitable replacement. Thanks in advance Garp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks to all who answered. I guess just keeping an eye and having spare batteries to hand is the answer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a collection of 1960’s 1970’s electric watches (mainly Bulova) as well as early Omega TC and Bulova Drivers wedges - currently all are running with fresh batteries. Would it be a better idea to store then without batteries and only power them up if I plan to wear them ? All of these watches are fickle to say the least. Thanks Garp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Designed specifically for the “arms race” - testing of the Lockheed A-12. More dependable at Mach 4.5 and High cockpit temperatures than a spring and balance movement. Fascinating history ...... oh, and Elvis had one ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sooooooo want one of these ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Makes me smile. The fact that it still works !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got to be special for a Friday !!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wasn’t 100% sure about this before it arrived. Now I love it. Lugless wonder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My 1967 Astronaut. I love these watches, I have a 1966 too, as well as two Spaceviews, 1970 Cushion and a 1975 Tuning fork case Anniversary model. Also couldn’t resist the N7 Wafflehead Computron LED, as well as the reissue of the Chronograph C It’s a BULOVA thing !!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ..... as mentioned Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ...... will get an original but this is a lovely watch ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One of my favourite Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree in essence, however said establishment said a service would be £200. This doesn’t seem like a £200 problem so was hoping to solve it for less. I’m thinking that perhaps the finger pawl on the index wheel is set too high and is not engaging, hence the tap causing a vibration which periodically engages the index wheel. Just a punt - these are not the most complicated movements I’ve been told. Call me tight but if I don’t need to throw £200 at it, I won’t. G

So, trying to sort this Accutron i have adjusted and reseated the case back but nothing changes, so guessing it’s not the hacking mechanism responsible. Watch hums away perfectly. Have noticed that if I tap the side of the case it’ll do a 5 second sweep then stall. If I repetitively tap the side of the case (at 2 o’clock) the watch will run. Something obvious to those who know perhaps ? Thanks in advance garp

Wow. Thank you. Great info there. Was intrigued by the uniqueness of it and “sprung” for it. It was not expensive and the more I look at it the more I like it. I’ve always wanted a Rado Manhattan or a NCC101, and will almost certainly acquire one, if not both, in the future but on my hunt I saw this and figured if it was a merger between two companies that didn’t last long, it’d be a shrewd purchase. That of course is in the eye of the purchaser ! Going to start looking for another now..... love the traditional Diastar pebble shaped case. Garp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hear you. There’s s lot of Franken-Stuff kicking about. I did however just stumble upon this German site which seems to confirm it IS in fact a production piece. They didn’t do many but the one pictured resembles mine. https://mikekeller.beepworld.de/cooperations.htm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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