Bulova 1954 Bulova 23

Submitted by JustGary on April 2, 2013 - 8:56pm
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Manufacture Year
1954
Movement Model
10BOAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8343514
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
26.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

23 jewel movement, marked L4, case marked L4, Bulova, Stainless Steel Back,Anti Magnetic, Shock Resistant,  Self Winding, Water Tite- Indise marked Bulova Quality and some jeweler service marks.  Bezel appears to be stainless steel also. Diameter 32mm less stem, 40mm with lugs. Sunburst? style Dial marked Bulova- 23 Jewels, Self Winding,  dial. Running good even thought it looks like it's been underground for a while. Sweep second hand missing. Dial looks like it would clean up nicely, any  advice? I don't see any dial screws, how do these come off? Looked at some ads and saw a similar watch- Bulova 23 model, 1st year.

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JP
Posted April 2, 2013 - 9:04pm

Nice watch, I have one like it and love it. The dial is indeed a sunburst and when cleaned up it is spectacular.

 

Geoff Baker
Posted April 5, 2013 - 5:24am

Bulova 23 - a classic from the 1950's. Nice watch.

mybulova_admin
Posted April 5, 2013 - 5:28am

May just be a first of the Bulova 23 models.

William Smith
Posted April 5, 2013 - 6:42am

Early Bulova 23.  Looks like this watch here.  Love the sunburst dials....

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 5, 2013 - 7:03am

'23'

JustGary
Posted April 6, 2013 - 11:53pm

I am looking to get a black sunburst dial watch, were these lower quantity produced models? They seem to bring higher prices. Also, anyone know where I can get a sweep second hand for this watch?

JimDon5822
Posted June 28, 2021 - 6:02pm

Confirming model and variant from the 1955-1959 Line Book BAWD0127 (noting missing 6 adjustments on dial.)

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