Thanks for the wrist shot. I am going to have to keep an eye out for one of these.
As noted in my previous email, the 1960 ads on mybulova.com show both the President and the Prime Minister "EW" apparently using the same case. While the descriptions of both models appears identical, the Prime Minister cost significantly more back in the day, $85.00 vs $71.50. I thought this might be due to the Prime Minister using different value metal/plating for its case, but no such mention is made in the ad. Beyond the one ad on mybulova.com for the Prime Minister "EW", an internet search turns up no info on the model. Perhaps another Bulova enthusiast here on OF can shed some light on the difference between the models. Perhaps you have the elusive Prime Minister, rather than a President.
Ads for both models mention the watches having luminous hands and dials. Did they mean luminous dial "markers" or the actual dial itself -- i.e., some early chemical attempt at an "Indiglo" type dial? That might explain the interesting shape dial discoloration. An interesting watch all around.
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