Bulova 1959 Sea Clipper

Submitted by gareth896 on June 16, 2014 - 1:47pm
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
203105
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Low dome 33mm excluding crown
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Apologies, there are not many details about this newly acquired watch. From what I do know of its history it dates from around late 40's/early 50's (so for the purpose of this listing I have shown it as 1950). I've worn it for the last week and it keeps time and functions impeccably....and I think it looks great. I understand that to reach the movement the crystal has to be removed and because the crystal is a low dome type this is hard to do with a normal crystal grip. My watch repairer says it can be removed but he is reluctant to do so unnecessarily (i.e. just to photograph the movement) for fear of potentially damaging a hard to replace crystal. In addition to the case serial number shown below, the rear of the case shows "Bulova Watch Company Inc, self winding, shock resistant, anti-magnetic, stainless steel" I'd be grateful for any more information about the watch, in particular its age or which movement it is likely to be fitted with.

Bulova self winding June 2014
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Bulova watch
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Bulova Watch
William Smith
Posted July 31, 2014 - 11:30pm

gareth896  is it back yet :)

bourg01
Posted August 1, 2014 - 9:31pm

My votes for a Clipper, variant Unknown

gareth896
Posted August 11, 2014 - 1:22pm

The watch is now back with me after service. I can now confirm it has an 11AFAC movement and a 1959 (L9) date marking (a bit later than I originally thought).