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Are there any love for vintage Bulova on OF?
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citizenrich
·Bulova rocks hard.
Their cal. 11 is as good as any. THAT''S RIGHT--- ANY
COME AT ME BRO
Their cal. 11 is as good as any. THAT''S RIGHT--- ANY
COME AT ME BRO
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Waltesefalcon
·Yes it is. It and the 10BPAC were fantastic calibers.
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citizenrich
·Bulova represents one of the very few value propositions in the vintage watch space. It helps that there's plenty of documention available regarding the brand.
In fact, for newer guys to the hobby, I'd suggest sticking to a blue chip like Bulova...
Doesn't look like it In the photo but that SG 3 hander is almost 34mm. It has a striking dial.
In fact, for newer guys to the hobby, I'd suggest sticking to a blue chip like Bulova...
Doesn't look like it In the photo but that SG 3 hander is almost 34mm. It has a striking dial.
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citizenrich
·That's a real beauty, allwoundup!
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SpeedyPhill
·50 years ago... October 24 1968, NASA test pilot William "Bill" Dana made the final (199th) flight in the hypersonic X-15 flight research program. A 200th flight was cancelled due to bad weather and the program was permanently cancelled on 20 December 1968...
Only 12 pilots flew the rocket-powered X-15 aircraft, among who Neil Armstrong (7 flights) and William "Pete" Knight (16 flights) who, in October 1967, set the official world record for highest speed ever recorded by a manned aircraft of Mach 6.7 (7274 Km/hr)... unchallenged today !
The tuning fork Accutron Astronaut wrist watch was their timepiece of choice 😉
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Only 12 pilots flew the rocket-powered X-15 aircraft, among who Neil Armstrong (7 flights) and William "Pete" Knight (16 flights) who, in October 1967, set the official world record for highest speed ever recorded by a manned aircraft of Mach 6.7 (7274 Km/hr)... unchallenged today !
The tuning fork Accutron Astronaut wrist watch was their timepiece of choice 😉
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega Aficionado
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Waltesefalcon
·50 years ago... October 24 1968, NASA test pilot William "Bill" Dana made the final (199th) flight in the hypersonic X-15 flight research program. A 200th flight was cancelled due to bad weather and the program was permanently cancelled on 20 December 1968...
Only 12 pilots flew the rocket-powered X-15 aircraft, among who Neil Armstrong (7 flights) and William "Pete" Knight (16 flights) who, in October 1967, set the official world record for highest speed ever recorded by a manned aircraft of Mach 6.7 (7274 Km/hr)... unchallenged today !
The tuning fork Accutron Astronaut wrist watch was their timepiece of choice 😉
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Is that strap a J.B. Champion?
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·1967 Bulova Snorkel Model J - Ref. 11403W - Cal. 11ALAC on original JB Champion expansion bracelet.
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SpeedyPhill
·@Waltesefalcon
Yes it's a steel mesh JB Champion bracelet as worn by Mercury astronauts Alan Shepard and Gordo Cooper in this May 1963 NASA photo.
Alan Shepard was backup pilot for the MA-9 Mercury mission and decided to wear an Accutron Astronaut tuning fork wrist watch as he didn't wear a wrist watch on his Freedom-7 Mercury mission in May 1961...
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Yes it's a steel mesh JB Champion bracelet as worn by Mercury astronauts Alan Shepard and Gordo Cooper in this May 1963 NASA photo.
Alan Shepard was backup pilot for the MA-9 Mercury mission and decided to wear an Accutron Astronaut tuning fork wrist watch as he didn't wear a wrist watch on his Freedom-7 Mercury mission in May 1961...
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·That's what I thought it was. Now I am not only jealous of your X-15 model I am jealous of your strap.
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·NASA's first chief of the astronaut office, USAF test pilot / astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton wearing an Accutron wrist watch in his 1964 official NASA portrait ( NASA photo S64-31709)
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·MILITARY SPECIFICATION STRAP, WRIST: INSTRUMENT
MIL-S-46383A1 June 1965
This specification is mandatory for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.1. SCOPE1.1 Scope.
This specification covers the material and fabrication requirements of a woven nylon strap intended for the attachment of instruments such as watches, compasses, and depth gages to the wrist.1.2 Classification.- Straps shall be furnished in the following types as specified.Type I - Strap, Special Purpose: Non-Magnetic Buckle,
MIL-S-46383A1 June 1965
This specification is mandatory for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.1. SCOPE1.1 Scope.
This specification covers the material and fabrication requirements of a woven nylon strap intended for the attachment of instruments such as watches, compasses, and depth gages to the wrist.1.2 Classification.- Straps shall be furnished in the following types as specified.Type I - Strap, Special Purpose: Non-Magnetic Buckle,
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.So ... I get a call about a fairly expensive watch yesterday. Nice watch but... I have concerns, so I do some research and I reach out to an expert. He agrees with me. Ultimately I pass. I however go to his website since he always has amazing stuff and boom! Now this is on my wrist...1971 Deep Sea 3100, V7733, it’s flawlessly beautiful and fiendishly hard to photograph. Shows what this brand was back in the day. Over the moon.
