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Need movement/case ring for case type 827 Bulova MR556

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Hi,

I’m looking for a case ring MR556 for a case nbr 827. Bulova Sea King 11ANAC N0

I’ve tried eBay but no luck.

As an alternative I’d be interested in a case and caseback and ring that would fit this movement and dial. 

lastly, any suggestions how to case up the movement and dial without a case ring are welcome.


Thanks

Jay (levine98)

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Is it the Golden Clipper 'G'? It looks like the MR556 was only used in 2 Bulova cases so there may not be many floating around. If you have a 3D printer I can take measurements of mine.

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2 hours ago, GuyMontag said:

Is it the Golden Clipper 'G'? It looks like the MR556 was only used in 2 Bulova cases so there may not be many floating around. If you have a 3D printer I can take measurements of mine.

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Thanks for the offer! I actually found a NOS one today at McCaw Supply (Toledo OH). Was their last one, so feel lucky. I was thinking this was an opportunity to explore the world of 3D printing but looks like it will have to wait for another project. 
 

Happy Holidays and thanks again for the offer. 

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2 minutes ago, Levine98 said:

Thanks for the offer! I actually found a NOS one today at McCaw Supply (Toledo OH). Was their last one, so feel lucky. I was thinking this was an opportunity to explore the world of 3D printing but looks like it will have to wait for another project. 
 

Happy Holidays and thanks again for the offer. 

Good stuff. Did they have it listed on their website or did you have to call them to do a stock check?

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9 hours ago, GuyMontag said:

Good stuff. Did they have it listed on their website or did you have to call them to do a stock check?

I always call them. They are very old school—Their site really doesn’t list much of anything except some tools and supplies and their search function isn’t very effective. 

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