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Are there any love for vintage Bulova on OF?
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SpeedyPhill
·September 1962... Mercury astronaut Leroy Gordo Cooper doesn't bother if his Accutron Astronaut is waterproof during scuba excercise 👍
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Waltesefalcon
·September 1962... Mercury astronaut Leroy Gordo Cooper doesn't bother if his Accutron Astronaut is waterproof during scuba excercise 👍
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queriver
·This ad for the Bulova Oceanographer is from the Australian edition of Time Magazine on July 25, 1969 - the same edition that detailed the successful Apollo XI mission.
It looks rather more like a sports dress watch than a "tough guy" watch and doesn't include a dive bezel.
It looks rather more like a sports dress watch than a "tough guy" watch and doesn't include a dive bezel.
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bristnj
·1967 Bulova Snorkel Model J - Ref. 11403W - Cal. 11ALAC
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citizenrich
·Bulova is a great enthusiast, (fan)actic and serious collectors watch. A well organized secondary market and boatloads of supporters.
With Bulova, you can become a specialist for certain market segments and never really get bored. Not unusual to find guys who stick exclusively to one model or even more specifically, a certain year, etc, etc:
Someone who is a bit handy can become expert at servicing specific models, say 30 jewel 3 handers or a specific dive watch. Now you’ve got a real hobby and even potential to earn a little income. Monetizing your passions is probably one of the most satisfying things a person can do, right? (Never biting off more than you can chew!).
*edit - if anyone is looking for a close to mint case + crowns for this specific model - I’ve got one. I have no idea whats it’s worth (not much, I suppose). I bought it when I had the idea I was going to put one of these together from parts but then I found this watch what I think is...”uncommon”? on its own.
Anyway, shoot me a PM if interested in taking on my failed project....
With Bulova, you can become a specialist for certain market segments and never really get bored. Not unusual to find guys who stick exclusively to one model or even more specifically, a certain year, etc, etc:
Someone who is a bit handy can become expert at servicing specific models, say 30 jewel 3 handers or a specific dive watch. Now you’ve got a real hobby and even potential to earn a little income. Monetizing your passions is probably one of the most satisfying things a person can do, right? (Never biting off more than you can chew!).
*edit - if anyone is looking for a close to mint case + crowns for this specific model - I’ve got one. I have no idea whats it’s worth (not much, I suppose). I bought it when I had the idea I was going to put one of these together from parts but then I found this watch what I think is...”uncommon”? on its own.
Anyway, shoot me a PM if interested in taking on my failed project....
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Moonalf
·my first Bulova cal.218 mod.256 year 1971
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoFull 52mm. Never have found a definitive name/model for these.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Bulova is a great enthusiast, (fan)actic and serious collectors watch. A well organized secondary market and boatloads of supporters.
With Bulova, you can become a specialist for certain market segments and never really get bored. Not unusual to find guys who stick exclusively to one model or even more specifically, a certain year, etc, etc:
Someone who is a bit handy can become expert at servicing specific models, say 30 jewel 3 handers or a specific dive watch. Now you’ve got a real hobby and even potential to earn a little income. Monetizing your passions is probably one of the most satisfying things a person can do, right? (Never biting off more than you can chew!).
*edit - if anyone is looking for a close to mint case + crowns for this specific model - I’ve got one. I have no idea why it’s worth (not much, I suppose). I bought it when I had the idea I was going to put one these together from parts but then I found this watch I what I feel is...”uncommon”? on its own.
Anyway, shoot me a PM if interested.
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allwoundup
·Isn't that the Curvex?
The Gruen Curvex trademark actually relates to the architecture of the movement inside the watch, and not the case.
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What is the first digit of serial number on the outside of the case back?
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allwoundup
·That is a mid-late 1940's President model, very nice.
I would love one!
I have a few Bulova Presidents from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. I don't believe the watch in question is a mid- to late-1940s President. By that time the design of the Presidents, as well as the rest of Bulova models, had moved in an entirely different direction. The largest (lug-to-lug) Presidents I have date from 1930s and measure only around 45mm. 52mm is "Invicta size".
The movement in the "mystery" has a production date of 1949, yet the case design is indicative of the late 1930s. This leads me to believe it is a Frankenwatch. If we had the first digit of the serial number on the outside of the case back we might be able to determine the production year for the case.
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoPerhaps a later replacement movement then?
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