Bulova jetstar.

[Amateurwatchbreaker]

I bought a 1973 bulova jetstar from a flea market today. It has a bulova 11BSACB movement. When the crown is pulled out, the day and day will not change and the time barely sets.  They do flip over when setting the time. Stem is barely making contact in the movement. It was running when I bought it, but now I can't get it to run. The balance swings but does not tick (The pallet fork is broken). I would like to get a replacement movement for it but I can't seem to find a suitable one. Is this movement compatible with another bulova caliber or another movement?

 

Thanks,

Seth

[Nucejoe]

I fixed a friends watch and I bought a used fork plus MS for‌ $21, looked like new fork but seller who said it was used had half a pound of psrts to the caliber.

A new fork is far superior to old ones since pallet jewels are new on it.

Anyway if you happen to see outrageous prices out there, I'll be happy to do what I can.

[nickelsilver]

That movement is a rebadged A. Schild 2066. You should have no problems finding parts for it.

[watchweasol]

Hi tech sheet attached for the AS  hope its some help

645_as2060,1,2,6,4,6 (3).pdf

[Nucejoe]

21 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Hi tech sheet attached for the AS  hope its some help

645_as2060,1,2,6,4,6 (3).pdf 2.53 MB · 0 downloads

I presume same oiling applies to 2066.

[watchweasol]

Well as Bulova is a rebadged AS2066 (nicklesilver) I presume that it is the same.

[watchweasol]

attached is the sheet for the Bulova 11BLC  for comparison.

2174_Bulova 11BL etc (4).pdf

[Amateurwatchbreaker]

I paid 3 dollars for this watch.  Is it worth buying a ~40 dollar AS 2066? I know there is no second hand but that doesn't bother me too much.

Edit: Movement no longer works. Took it last dying breath overnight.

Edited July 27, 2020 by Amateurwatchbreaker

[watchweasol]

Its quite a nice looking watch and at $3  and being a mechanical watch this might be your route into the Horological hobby as at $3 its worth having a look to see whats worng.  Then post if you want further help, of which there is plenty on this site.  Have go

[Amateurwatchbreaker]

10 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Its quite a nice looking watch and at $3  and being a mechanical watch this might be your route into the Horological hobby as at $3 its worth having a look to see whats worng.  Then post if you want further help, of which there is plenty on this site.  Have go

I'll check it out! Thanks for the advice!

[Nucejoe]

I am not sure how to say this, AS 2066 used parts or watches might be sourced from India for less than the asking price of a scrap elsewhere, we are not sure if you need parts for it. 

Watchweasol is very right, lets find out why the dude doesn't run first.

[Amateurwatchbreaker]

5 hours ago, watchweasol said:

 

Update: I somehow got it working again. The time still won't change. I can manually wind it but I cannot change the day or date. The time only sets when I pull the stem out in the time setting position. Constantly slips even while doing this. What could be wrong?

[watchweasol]

It sounds like you have a problem within the keyless   work   to Investigate you will need to remove the hands and dial , The stem and get the movement out of the case. When you pull out the stem the setting lever will move position and be held with the setting lever spring this moves the crown  up and down the stem depending upon position selected.  the setting lever or setting lever spring are the most likely culprits  we shall probably need a picture or two of the front and back of the movement.