Hello everybody,

I'm reading much on this forum and think there is much knowledge here. Normally i don't write / ask much but have many questions about many watches So i start asking

I have a Bulova Marinestar with a Valjoux 72 movement. The case is exact the same as the Zenith Cairelli. Are there people who know more about this watch? I'm also looking for some parts (bracelet & correct box)

- From which year is the watch? The Zenith Cairelli is from the sixties, but i think this model is later?

- Does anybody have the watch with the correct box, or do you know what is the correct box?
The latest pictures are from examples which i found on the internet. I don't think the one with the Accutron sign is the right box, and the green box looks a lot newer....

- Does anybody got the right bracelet ? It's a 22 mm bracelet. Pictures below

- What can you say about the numbers on / inside the caseback? Is it a reference number / can you can how old it is?
On the caseback stands the number "07617" and inside the caseback the number 8081101A"

- Just more information i've read the links below, but there is a lot of guessing.

The pictures on the Nato strap are from my watch. The others are examples of the ones i;ve found on the internet with bracelet or box..

https://heuerville.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/bulova-marine-star/
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/new-one-me-vintage-bulova-marine-star-chrono-465318.html

 

Beautiful Bulova watches!!!

 

If my memory serves me correctly I believe @Darlinboy might have a similar Bulova and may have a few answers for you.

Gorgeous watch by the way!

Edit: quick search and found these

https://omegaforums.net/threads/wruw-today.567/page-2952#post-588688

https://omegaforums.net/threads/sho...raphs-guys-non-omega-welcome.7079/#post-83192

However those both discuss the Valjoux 7740 not 72. But possibly Darlinboy and @LouS can assist more than I can.


Also it looks like this Gallet had the same movement as well

https://omegaforums.net/threads/gal...ss-reverse-panda-valjoux-72-circa-1970.49501/

 

These are very nice watches, and uncommon. Not a lot of info on them out there, but here's another good local thread, with more info.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/opinions-on-bulova-marine-star-valjoux-7731.18099/

Oh, and a recent photo... mine is the two-register version, valjoux 7731, circa 1970.

 

Man, those look great. I've been on the hunt for one for a while. They are very hard to find!

 

I know, it is an old thread, but I think here is a correct set, with the right bracelet and matching box. (eBay)

 

Very nice! Thank you.. I've sold the watch about a year ago.

 

I just have to find one of these. That and a Surfboard Devil Diver Chrono to complete my trilogy. @Magnix ..sellers remorse?

 

Very cool, you don't see many of these floating around. Would love to own one.

 

Did you buy this Gabe?

 

Just got it .looks amazing!

 

I know it is quite old thread but anyway there are my two Bulova Marine Stars: BA8080101A (Valjoux 7731) and BA8081101A (Valjoux 725):

 

This thread hurts me every time it pops up.