Bulova 1959 President

Submitted by Dan W on April 23, 2013 - 7:38pm
A
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
11AF
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
D851650
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10k rolled gold plate, date code L9, unable to take photo of interior but movement says 11AF.  There is a small indent in between the lugs to open the case, the bezel & crystal snaps off leaving the face/movement in the case. The movement can then be lifted off without having to 'snap' apart the crown stem. I believe it is a 1959 Bulova President, can anyone confirm this? Also, does anyone have a service manual for this model? I really appreciate your help!

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1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
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bourg01
Posted April 24, 2013 - 11:26am

In reply to by bobbee

Bobbee, you gotta be kidding, sandpaper and brasso? The case should be buffed on a buffing wheel using a soft metal buffing compound.

plainsmen
Posted April 24, 2013 - 8:45am

Nice... Pres A

 

bobbee
Posted April 24, 2013 - 11:39am

I am talking about the crystal, Shawn!
OT said Brasso, OP said he would try it.
Only just noticed his question about case polishing,Whoops!
I swear by Cape Cod cloths for gold and plate, cheap and they last forever.

bourg01
Posted April 24, 2013 - 12:05pm

In reply to by bobbee

Whew, I thought you were having a watchiemer's moment.  And Yes, the Cape Cod polishing clothes work great, I have 2 of these the oldest is 7 years old and still does a great job in a quick fashion.

As to the crystal, I use the "NOVUS" 3 step system of polishing compounds when I can't find a NOS replacement.

Dan W
Posted April 24, 2013 - 8:51pm

Thanks for your help on the id everyone and for the tips!