Wow - where did you find this lovely set

 

Probably came from eBay years ago, I've been hoarding for a long time.

 

That is one handsome piece and a cool story!

 

Understatement of the year

 

I just love this watch and the strap is perfect.

 

Changed over from the Blue Grey DD to this one today.

 

Bulova/Accutron love sure there is... check out:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/55-years-ago-compared-in-space-omega-versus-bulova.74917/

 

Bulova fans: anyone have advice on replacing this crystal?



My toddler somehow managed to kick it off my wrist. Luckily, the crystal took the brunt of the impact, and the watch seems fine otherwise.

My questions are:

1) Any suggestions for sourcing a replacement? I see some on eBay for around $70. Curious if there are other places to look.
2) Is this a repair I could reasonably do myself with basic watch tools? Or, does that sound like a recipe for heartbreak? And/or, should I be worried about handling a tritium dial myself?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

 

My 1966 Astronaut on JB Champion mesh.

 

I recently got this. Picked up as non running from a professional diver who bought it in 1970 and has been working with it for 20 years in the Garda Lake, northern Italy, till he got retired and put it in a drawer. My watchmaker did a great job and brought it back to life.
All original except sweephand, I guess, that comes from a Bulova Chronograph.
It really sits great on the wrist!

 

Found a few Accutrons today, anyone know anything about them Also, anyone know what batteries they take? The case on the smaller one is marked 14Kt so i assume white gold?

 

Yes- I know that the Astronaut belongs with me

They take 1.35v batteries knows as “accucel” batteries. They may have been calibrated for the 1.5v later when the 1.35 became obsolete. Looking at what’s in them may help, but if you see a 1.5v it may have been dropped in without recalibration. If it runs fast with a 1.5v, don’t run it long as the higher voltage can hurt it.

Nice score

 

1962 Bulova 23 "HW". Has original expansion band. I love the black on stainless look.

 

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My Astronaut:



I've replaced the strap with an Erika's Originals MN, but am currently trying to source a JB Champion bullet bracelet

 

Beautiful example.
Do you know the year of manufacture?

 

It's an M6, which I belive puts it at 1966..

 

Thanks

 

Yeah, the M is for 1960's. The ladies watch I got for Sis is an M7 (1967), my 1983 is a P3.
The letter codes go from L (1950's) , M (1960's), N (1970's), P (1980's), T (1990's), A (2000's).

 

Thanks for that, Professor - that's really good to know!