Bulova 1959 Bulova 23

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on February 27, 2018 - 5:39pm
CW
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
10BPAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
L9
Case Serial No.
D471066
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1959 Bulova 23 "CW". Same as the "C" with the exception of face text and apparently re-designated the "CW" in 1958. This is a classic "sock drawer watch", in the original box with manual and s/n filled in with a purchase date of Feb. 1960. I find no ads for the "CW" to verify, but I have to believe the JB scissor band on it is original. If not, I would think it's been on the watch since 1960.

Color is a little off in some of the photos; watch is 10K yellow gold RGP with a stainless back.

1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
jabs
Posted February 28, 2018 - 3:40am

Agree with Bulova 23 "CW" like this

Andersok
Posted February 28, 2018 - 7:02am

Around 1958 the model number 31305 changed from the 'C' to the 'CW'. Here is a 1959 ad:

Leather strap looks to be what came with the watch originally.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 28, 2018 - 7:13am

1959 Bulova 23 CW

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 28, 2018 - 7:14am

Nice ad match Ken! Band on subject watch is then likely a point of purchase upgrade. It looks like a 1960 Valentine's Day gift that was seldom if ever worn.