redwatch Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 What an amazing project, it looks fantastic!!! Thanks K! I just finished installing the seconds hand and re-casing it. Unfortunately, as I was quick setting the day of the week, for which you turn the crown in the same direction as you do to un-thread the crown...... I think you see where I'm going here Crown popped right off. Dammit! I even used thread lock on it which surprised me that it came off so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Here's a quicky picture with the movement cased up and ready for it's new shoes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Looking good Red! Glad the hand fitted! If you have further probs with the crown, try some of the glue that women use to fix their false nails with. There are big loadings there; I have also had problems with Loctite for this, so I reverted to this nail glue on a recommendation and haven't had probs since. It is a "super glue" style, but it appears to do this job well. O/S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thanks K! I just finished installing the seconds hand and re-casing it. Unfortunately, as I was quick setting the day of the week, for which you turn the crown in the same direction as you do to un-thread the crown...... I think you see where I'm going here Crown popped right off. Dammit! I even used thread lock on it which surprised me that it came off so easily. Looks amazing! Things will always happen that lenghten the journey...but in the end, it's completely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 And here it is!!!!! Finally received my new HK Tan strap today and so now I am finally ready to unveil my restored Bulova Thanks again everyone for your help, support & input!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow, it's been quite a journey, but what a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow, it's been quite a journey, but what a result Cheers TJ! It has been an adventure, but well worth it. The results more than speak for themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Here's the complete set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Cheers TJ! It has been an adventure, but well worth it. The results more than speak for themselves Absolutely, it's not just a restoration, but a total transformation and rebuild, and it's made the watch very much your own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Simply beautiful!!! Congrats on a wonderful project!!! Cheers bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Simply beautiful!!! Congrats on a wonderful project!!! Cheers bud! Thanks K!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I can't believe I missed the earlier part of this thread. Nevertheless, excellent job RW. Masterfull quality! ww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I can't believe I missed the earlier part of this thread. Nevertheless, excellent job RW. Masterfull quality! ww Thanks W! Appreciate the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I could probably get you a cuppla $ for that in the shop! J K. Great work mate, glad it finally got over the line. Hope Grandma is as pleased as you are. Like it a lot, has a timeless quality, and the strap works exceptionally well. Congrats. O/S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I could probably get you a cuppla $ for that in the shop! J K. Great work mate, glad it finally got over the line. Hope Grandma is as pleased as you are. Like it a lot, has a timeless quality, and the strap works exceptionally well. Congrats. O/S Thanks O/S! Your contributions, tips, and general advice made this happen and I am truly in your debt! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I missed this thread, but the end result is a stunner. Wear it with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I missed this thread, but the end result is a stunner. Wear it with pride! Thanks LHOOQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Great stuff Red!!! Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Great stuff Red!!! Great stuff. Thanks Toad! It really came together so nicely and I couldn't be happier about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 This right here made it all worth it - from my Grandmother: Hi My Dear - I am thrilled that you have done such a great job with Grampy's watch, and will wear it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 And here it is!!!!! Finally received my new HK Tan strap today and so now I am finally ready to unveil my restored Bulova Bravo! An exercise in good taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Bravo! An exercise in good taste Thanks Jkay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 OMG... how did I miss this. Really nice work, and inspirering. I have a couple old and nice watches passed down to me, now I know what I could end up with (if I had your skills). PS! long time now, but did you ever recieve the USB stick I sent back? never heard from you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks Henrik! Yes, I did. Sorry I thought I sent you a message about that! USB Drive arrived safe and sound! Thanks for doing that for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 NP! Now I just have to take one of mine apart and see what's inside :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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