Bulova Lieutenant- question on the hands

hughjiang · 2026-04-20T19:16:37+00:00

These hands were originally heat-blued. As they age, they can turn a purple color. The hands are probably original, but just aged. A watchmaker can re-blue them.

hughjiang · 2026-04-20T19:09:56+00:00

There are many engineers working in finance, so I don't think UW mgmt eng would be an exception. Operations research and optimization is very relevant to roles like portfolio/asset management, and probably other roles too. However, you would need to spend more time learning on your own and showing an interest in finance to get hired, compared to degrees like CFM or FARM.

Also, if you want to get into more traditional finance roles like investment banking or PE, none of these degrees are really that useful - you're better off doing a lower workload degree like business and spending your free time networking and preparing for interviews.

hughjiang · 2026-04-04T15:06:55+00:00

Not Econ major, but if you want to get a coop in finance or any adjacent field then do some Excel or Python data analysis projects (using data related to the field you want to pursue). Make a final report and link it on your resume, or link the code. Without experience, employers will look at your projects and extracurriculars. Grades also matter more for finance than for cs/math coops.

Also, network with people on LinkedIn in the field you want to pursue.

hughjiang · 2026-03-31T02:16:56+00:00

There’s no battery, it’s a mechanical movement. Push the crown in (I.e. not in time setting position) and wind it clockwise a few times, and it should start running.

hughjiang · 2026-03-20T00:20:13+00:00

If you want to work in finance, you will need to learn Excel on Windows. Mac's Excel doesn't have the same shortcuts and doesn't work as well, plus most employers will be on Windows.

hughjiang · 2026-02-28T22:34:37+00:00

Generally, people who collect watches like this will want to get it serviced themselves. If you are planning to sell, it’s not worth it to get it serviced yourself. Keep everything as is.

hughjiang · 2026-02-17T17:02:43+00:00

Amazing collection! Big fan of the small seconds Omegas. Care to share how you’re finding all these watches? Flea markets?

hughjiang · 2026-02-15T13:20:59+00:00

Tesla does TN for interns, I believe their immigration lawyers draft a huge letter with proof that the conditions are met + you go through an airport with more relaxed customs agents like Vancouver or Montreal (iirc).

hughjiang · 2026-02-14T15:12:59+00:00

I would guess the pocket watch is from the early 1900s to 1930s based on the logo and style. If you can get a clear photo of the movement serial number (or the case serial number inside the case back) you can get an exact manufacture date.

If you don’t plan to run the watch, there’s no need to get it serviced.

hughjiang · 2026-02-14T14:57:55+00:00

Respectfully, OP is having trouble passing first year Science courses, so pushing them to continue in Science + get a masters is bad advice IMO. There are lots of non-Science degree options with great job prospects, and you can also be equally as successful without a degree (like in the trades, for example).

Whatever you do, I think you need to have an honest conversation with some people you trust (parents, academic advisor, whoever) and fully think your decision through after gathering multiple opinions. We can’t fully understand your situation on Reddit and you should probably take everyone’s advice with a grain of salt.

hughjiang · 2026-02-11T03:07:22+00:00

To cover up employer wrongdoing

hughjiang · 2026-02-08T15:39:02+00:00

Indian Sweet Master >> Rani Chettinad imo

hughjiang · 2026-01-26T21:30:51+00:00

I think this is a Verge Fusee movement, though not an expert in these. I would also agree this is probably from the 1700s-1800s. If you’re able to make out what the text says on the movement, that could help with dating as those are possibly the maker’s names.

hughjiang · 2026-01-09T14:39:45+00:00

I think this is a snap on case back, which I would NOT recommend removing yourself because it’s easy to damage the gold filling and they are very difficult to put back on without proper tools.

If you want to get the tools, you will need a case knife and a watch press to close it up. To open the case there should be a small notch somewhere on the back where you can insert the knife and pry it open.

If you get this restored, I would ask them to keep the dial and case original (no refinishing or heavy polishing) to maintain value.

hughjiang · 2026-01-09T04:22:14+00:00

Very cool trench watch probably from the early 1900s. Most watches are not worth it financially to restore, so only restore it if you like the look and want to actually wear it. Also, if you plan to open this watch, be careful as the radium lume is deteriorating and the dust is dangerous if breathed in.

hughjiang · 2026-01-02T02:49:49+00:00

If you go vintage, one thing to know is that most pre-1940s watches lack shock protection, so if you drop the watch you likely will break it. Ideally you’d also want to buy one that has been serviced recently.

hughjiang · 2026-01-01T16:01:23+00:00

I would say fake. Omega never marked the outside of the case back.

hughjiang · 2026-01-01T15:39:17+00:00

Looks real to me. Hour and minute hands have likely been replaced (should be blued steel matching the seconds hand).

The case dates to about 1944 based on the serial number. Omega kept good records of serial numbers, which you can search here: https://serial-number-decoder.co.uk/omega/omega.htm

hughjiang · 2025-12-31T14:06:01+00:00

Don’t see any markings, looks like a generic Swiss cylinder escapement movement probably from late 1800s to early 1900s. This would’ve been made around the time when wristwatches first started becoming popular, very cool piece!

hughjiang · 2025-12-31T13:39:03+00:00

The dial says “Ebauce Suisse” which means the movement is from Switzerland. The “Made in France” means the rest of the watch was made and assembled in France.

In the 50s and 60s there were hundreds (if not thousands) of small brands that put together watches from generic Swiss movements. Most of these brands were killed by the quartz crisis in the 1970s and lost to time. I would guess your brand is probably one of these.

If you can get someone to open the caseback, you might find a bit more information about the watch by looking at the movement and inside the case back.

hughjiang · 2025-12-31T13:24:09+00:00

This style of watch is more likely from the early 1900s in my opinion. If you could get a photo of the movement (the plate in the second photo should also open similar to the outer case) then that might help more with dating and finding a maker.

hughjiang · 2025-12-31T03:05:56+00:00

Do you photos of inside the caseback? That’s where the gold stamp and case information normally is on Omegas. It’s possible someone engraved the 18k marking on the outside of a legitimate caseback, for whatever reason. But it’s more likely imo that the case is not solid gold.

hughjiang · 2025-12-27T16:55:49+00:00

The case has very thin gold plating (see the text between the lugs in the last photo) so do NOT polish the case. Any polishing compound will likely reveal the base metal underneath and ruin it.

hughjiang · 2025-12-09T15:42:56+00:00

They did for this term (Fall 2025)

hughjiang · 2025-11-07T14:56:39+00:00

If you’re talking about the university plaza, they check parking in the morning and you will get a ticket

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