Does anybody have a model name to go with these 2?

Submitted by thojil on July 22, 2011 - 12:04pm

Hi, I am new to the forum and mainly collect the 'competitor' GRUEN. However I do own a few Bulova's and with two of them I haven't been able to find a model name so far. I hope any of you may be able to help me?

The first one has a 23j Automatic 10BPAC calibre in a14k solid case, dated 1958 (L8). The second one is an Automatic 30j 10BZAC calibre also in a 14k solid case, dated 1960 (M0).

Wayne Hanley
Posted July 23, 2011 - 1:41am

The 30 jewel case looks like the Sea King M case in this 1961 ad. The Sea King M is 17j. I believe your solid gold case & 30 jewels would over-qualify your watch to be a Sea King. Not much help but case shape matches

Bulova 1960 Vintage Advert

Daca102090
Posted July 22, 2011 - 5:01pm

It sounds like you have your dates reversed.  The M8 case would be 1968 and the L0 is 1950

Wayne Hanley
Posted July 23, 2011 - 1:47am

M0=1960

M8=1968

L0 is not mentioned

Daca102090
Posted July 23, 2011 - 2:08am

Guess I need my eyes checked

bourg01
Posted July 23, 2011 - 7:48am

Hi, There are ads in 1950/59 showing a very similar case 23 Jewel as one of the "Excellency" watches.

I believe the 30 Jewel was simply called a "Bulova 30" like alot of the "Bulova 23's". There is only 1 ad with a 30 J listed but the case is far different. It's listed as a "Bulova 30".

thojil
Posted July 23, 2011 - 3:48pm

Thanks for all the helpfull information. I will use "Bulova 30" and "Bulova 23" then.

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