1959 Bulova Sea King 11AFC and 1962 Bulova Model 23 10BZAC

[Levine98]

My latest restoration/repairs. A really nice 1959 Sea King cal 11AFC and an equally fine 1962 Model 23 cal 10BZAC. 

While I love the looks of the old Sea King, the 11AFC movement is not my favorite to work on re: fixed pallet stud and a very delicate click/click spring configuration that really doesn't make any sense at all.

On the other hand the Model 23 10BZAC is the a great Bulova workhorse movement from the past IMHO. Such a straightforward, robust design with good parts availability for vintage.

[GuyMontag]

I'll be starting work on an 11ANC in about 10 minutes

Edited January 12, 2023 by GuyMontag

[Mfosterjeweler]

Is the stem a male/female type. I've taken the crystal but can't get the crown out. 

 

Thanks for your help 

Marc

 

Is the stem a male/female type. I've taken the crystal but can't get the crown out. 

 

Thanks for your help 

Marc

[Levine98]

58 minutes ago, Mfosterjeweler said:

Is the stem a male/female type. I've taken the crystal but can't get the crown out. 

 

Thanks for your help 

Marc

 

Is the stem a male/female type. I've taken the crystal but can't get the crown out. 

 

Thanks for your help 

Marc

Do you have a picture of the case back?  Without that hard to tell (the 11AFC I’ve worked on are solid stem with a snap back case back).