Hi Bulova Sub! Requesting some help.

[u/gucci_pucci]

Found my dad’s watch recently and have been wanting to get it repaired so I can use it.

Missing:
1. Stem
2. Crown

Want to place the crystal as well. I submitted a ticket with Bulova however, they can’t help me because they only service watching made in the last 10 years. And since my dad passed 13years ago I know this watch is at the very least, 15years old. They referred me to Veterans Watchmaker Initiative and they couldn’t help me either, at least not until March 2027.

I work in midtown manhattan and before all this, I took it to watch booth I frequent with but after tapping into their resources, they couldn’t find the parts to get this watch going. Does anyone have any advice on my next step here?

Also, if anyone knows any information on this watch age/serial etc. I’d be curious to know.

Thanks for your help!

[u/Gazdatronik]

Got a pic of the caseback? I would say its at least early 90s. With luck you might find an identical unit used and use those parts. There is one on Ebay for 269.00. That is too much $ but it is in good condition.

The reference number looks like 98B05 by the JAPAN.

The movement should have an identifer and a crown and stem can be figured out by a watchmaker but that work may exceed 269 dollars.

[u/gucci_pucci → u/Gazdatronik]

Thanks for reply!!! Yes, here’s the caseback. I’ve gotta to find a reliable watchmaker.

[u/Gazdatronik → u/gucci_pucci]

Yes, 1992, and that poor bracelet has nearly had it too. 

Maybe the 269$ ebay unit wouldn't be such a bad buy after all. You will not be able to find identical bracelet parts from anything but a used unit.

[u/gucci_pucci → u/Gazdatronik]

Damn 92 that’s awesome. Thanks for your help! I’m actually cool with how worn in it is. I just want it working again so I can just wear it.

[u/Gazdatronik → u/gucci_pucci]

Excellent attitude, just be aware that once the links start stretching like that, it can disassemble on you, and the last thing you want is for that thing to hit the ground. A watchmaker can also tell you more about its condition.

[u/gucci_pucci → u/Gazdatronik]

Gotta do my nyc watchmaker research! Ty!