Any thoughts on this piece?

 

Dial has moisture damage but it’s even and if you like the look, then there ya go. It looks all there. Wouldn’t pay a premium for it.

What do you think about it?

Edit- just looked closer- that’s not damage- looks like a mosaic/ linen dial! Now that’s cool!

 

Yep. My first thought was damaged dial. Seems unique especially because of the dial. Stainless steel case also looks fairly good. Movement looks clean from my first impression. And the price is under $100! Bargain?

 

I would want to see that in sunlight to see the glimmer- probably mesmerizing. As for price, probably in the range of thr Jet Clippers at stout $150.

 

Ask for a pic in direct sunlight so you know what you’re looking at. If it’s “running”, then $100 buys a solid watch- these things are last bargains out there

 

Okay. I shall ask. In reality it is actually below $100. Right on the money at $75. Very tempting...

 

At $75 if the watch is running I would certainly buy it. That said, one important consideration is the diameter. I have this similar era Bulova which at I believe 32.2 mm is cool to look at but rarely gets wrist time.

 

Just got additional pictures. It's definitely running based on the seconds. Should I pull the trigger?

 

What size is this case?
It looks very much like the 1967 Bulova ladies watch I gave to my sister.
That is an excellent little ladies watch, like new condition, gold case and self winding.

 

I believe it’s 33mm (or very close to it)

 

Then its a small Mens or Boys watch. The Ladies is a scaled down near duplicate at 25mm or less.

 

Just got a response. Watch is running nicely. Definitely will still want to get a full service nonetheless. And it looks very good in some sunlight.

 

31 mm so it is quite small but that's actually fine with me. I was looking for a smaller case size.

 

Case is nice and sharp too. If it’s reasonably priced, I would jump on it. Bulova’s of this period are the most underrated of the vintage IMO...next to Benrus.

 

At 75 I think it's pretty reasonable for the condition. Definitely seen other examples for above 100 in non running condition and with strong signs of wear...

 

Get it!

 

Agreed. I like the dial - it has a marble or limestone quality that is interesting.

 

If Bulova didn’t name the dial style, I will name it Terrazo

 

It's a no brainer at $75. Stunning watch. As Jay Dbbya mentioned these and the Benruses will be the next ones to watch. I said "watch". Get it? I made a funny.

 

I used to feel the same way about small watches- love their style but rarely wore them in favor of larger watches. 2 winters ago I made it my mission to only wear watches that were 31-34 for a month...in less than a week they felt perfectly normal and at the end of the month I could barely stand to put a 42-44 on my wrist....and still can’t. The bulk of my buying over the last year or two has been smaller watches- and man are they cheap in comparison.