Wow I just got off the phone with Bulova in New York City....

Submitted by plainsmen on January 17, 2011 - 4:01pm

WE might just be the largest trove of information out there on Bulova's baring some old guys in nursing homes with stuff in their storage.

Spoke with a very helpful older lady at Bulova Headquarters in NYC today on the telephone and she said that any and all records over 25-30 years old are GONE!!  Apparently they moved to smaller offices back then and just got rid of all the old archives.  Like... trashbin type got rid of...  They have nothing over 30 years old stored anywhere.

Bulova 1961 Snorkel

Submitted by kgordon on January 15, 2011 - 10:47pm
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
351084
Case shape
Round
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

  36mm wide not including the original oversized and crosshatched crowned

  • Dial is original
  • Lume aged to mellow yellow
  • Acrylic crystal is original
  • Bezel is not original - bi-directional
  • 17 jewel Bulova caliber 11AFAC
  • Service History unknown
  • Runs smooth and keeps time
  • Europelli custom strap fits wrists up to 6 3/4 to 7 inches
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Snorkel 1961 Bulova watch

Bulova 1943 -Unknown

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on January 15, 2011 - 4:17pm
Movement Date Code
X
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
1206183
Case shape
Rectangle
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Curved and engraved Case bezel measures 35mm lug to lug x 22mm wide non inclusive of the Crown while using calipers. Rose Dial shows Black Modern style Hour and Minute Hands, raised Gilt Arabic numerals, printed Black tracks and Bulova insignia with a Black Modern Seconds Hand on a sub Dial fully obscuring the 6. Stainless Steel back.  

*Watch had been in its former Owners Family since new and is an absolute original including the Vintage stitched leather double keeper strap and Bulova Gold filled buckle.

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Can anyone help? I have a...

Submitted by JayCee on January 15, 2011 - 12:58pm

Ladies 14K wht gold, Swiss made, 6C in box on movement, 17 jewels, unadjusted.  It looks like there's an L5, 6 or 8 or 9 above 'Unadjusted' indicating late '50's model I think.  Numbers on the outside back casing are 644073.  Band states 'Champion 1/20 14KTGF USA'.  What more can anyone tell me about this watch?  What is the model?  What numbers are what?  Value?  Thanks!