Bulova Repairs

amuscare87

Hi All,

Have a vintage Bulova astronaut with a 214 movement that I need to get serviced. The crown is not engaging the hands and the watch is not running currently. I know these are pretty specific and not all watchmakers work on these but does anyone have a recommendations on watchmakers who specialize in these?

Thanks in advance

Spruce

Might be an idea to post where you are.

Deafboy

Rob Berkavicius in Thailand. I sent him my watch from Boston, USA*.

https://www.accutronwatchpage.com/

* before Trump 2.0

Waltesefalcon

Rob is the best, but I've put off sending my 214s out for their regular service due to concern over international shipping.

sathomasga

I sent a watch to Rob yesterday, so we'll see. He provides explicit instructions for shipping to him and details the process of returning the watch. FWIW, First Class International to Thailand cost me $22.25 USD. According to Rob, the return shipping will be about $26.00 plus about $8.00 for tariffs.

Waltesefalcon

I am sure we will all be eagerly waiting to hear how smoothly it goes.

jshopper1

I sent Rob a 218 in mid-August 2026. Long story short, I received it back on 29 December 2025. I am located in the east coast of the USA.

Marvelous work, it is running perfectly. It required no new parts, just cleaning, lube and adjustment. The price all in was $200, the price included return shipping, $8 tariff and a new battery.

This is the 4th tuning fork that I have sent him and would not hesitate to send him another if and when. Highly recommended if you can stand the backlog.

amuscare87

I may have to do this. If this is THE guy, I don’t mind the backlog.

Waltesefalcon

He is the guy. I've used a couple before I found him, and he is the only guy I'll send my Accutrons to now. He is well worth the wait.