Bulova 14k Jaguar "A" redial/info?

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Rogerg

·Dec 3, 2024

I just bought this Bulova Jaguar A online and am awaiting it's arrival. I'm hoping some of you more experienced folks can provide some insight into it. I did find one thread here and one on MyBulova.com. I know literally nothing about the brand and just found the case and dial attractive. Was this produced in the US ore Switzerland? Does the dial look factory or redial. I thought the pattern would be a difficult one to reproduce?
Thanks as always!

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AAAKK

·Dec 3, 2024

I don't know anything about this model but it's an obvious redial.

 

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Rogerg

·Dec 3, 2024

AAAKK

I don't know anything about this model but it's an obvious redial.

Are we looking to the outer ring markers as being splotchy as the obvious sign? If not please educate me as I know a bit about signs on Omegas as I have studied them here buy general signs are well beyond my experience!

 

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redpcar

·Dec 3, 2024

It was a very expensive watch in 1959.
Printing is off. Heavy Bulova print / sub seconds jumps out enough to not have to look further.

 

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Rogerg

·Dec 3, 2024

redpcar

It was a very expensive watch in 1959.
Printing is off. Heavy Bulova print / sub seconds jumps out enough to not have to look further.

Now I see it. Basically, same details to look for as the Omegas! I still like it for the price. Thanks!!!

 

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Rogerg

·Dec 31, 2024

I finally got the watch in hand and in the interim I was given an original dial/movement which I switched in lats night. The "new" movement requires service which is to be expected but I am undecided as to the original dial's condition. As a wearer not as a collectable is the watch more presentable as it came or with the original dial in your opinions?

 

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Larry S

·Dec 31, 2024·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Rogerg

I finally got the watch in hand and in the interim I was given an original dial/movement which I switched in lats night. The "new" movement requires service which is to be expected but I am undecided as to the original dial's condition. As a wearer not as a collectable is the watch more presentable as it came or with the original dial in your opinions?

That’s a fine looking Bulova. Just the right patina. Wear it and enjoy.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jan 1, 2025

Congratulations on a really lovely old Bulova! That New dial looks loads better in this watch. I'd keep this original dial on it and chuck that redialed one into a drawer and forget about it.

 

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Rogerg

·Jan 1, 2025

Thanks for the input guys!!