Bulova Senator model 271 17j 11AFC ss 173004 M1__M0 stem wind swiss Case w/o crown: 32.05mm SS Case material: Stainless steel Crown: 4.03mm not signed, recessed Crystal in watch: 28.70mm Lugs: 17.91mm Movement year: 1961; no serial number Inside Back: R+W inside a square box with a curved top; MADE IN GERMANY Back: BULOVA WATCH CO; Stainless Steel; Ant-Magnetic; 173004; M0; Waterproof; Shock Resistant engraved on 6-slot threaded slightly beveled stainless flat pan, one-piece Note: Keeps excellent time; probably as close to a truly “mint” vintage timepiece as I have ever acquired. A couple of weeks on MyBulova will do some very positive things to elevate your ability to identify, and subsequently acquire a Bulova. With some soft coaching from the esteemed "Panel" I have learned how to better use both the known models database, and the ad archive. I found this watch on the end of the second row of the 1960 ads, and it matches as close as any Bulova I have yet to own, including the stubby sweep second. And about the sweep hand, I captured these pix at 6am with an exposure of 5 seconds, so of course it is blurred. When it runs down I will re-shoot. It only extends to the inside track, and it is blued steel.
Nice one! Check this 1959 ad, lower right
https://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/1959-Bulova-ad…
1961 Senator "EW"
In reply to I still have much to learn. by gmmy775
That is my opinion based on ads and this one, also marked as German produced.
In reply to You rule! The way you come by gmmy775
Looking closer at the somewhat straighter lugs on this watch, I would have to say that it does not match the Senator EW, which has much wider lugs at the base which extend towards the case sides.
Best match I can find is to a Midshipman I posted some time ago.
In reply to Looking closer at the by Andersok
Hi Neetsuf Sir
I have been in Sacramento all day, just got home. The reason I dated it 1961 is because the movement is 1961, while the case is 1960. I made the assumption that, given the understanding that Bulova did not discard either movements or cases, the youngest date of the two would determine the vintage of the watch. Don't know, you folks have forgotten more than I have learned.
Hey gmmy, Hirsch makes straps that are Long and Extra Long, as does Alpine and some others. You can order them at jewellers and watch shops. Just take the watch with you and they'll measure it and get the right strap for you. I have the same problem, and vintage watches being on the smaller side exacerbate the length issue.
In reply to Hey gmmy, Hirsch makes straps by Reverend Rob
I have bought a couple straps from this fellow as well, he sells extra long and short:
http://www.internationalwatchman.com/bands.html
He sells Open-End straps which I've had to use on occasion. I found then quite helpful with this type springbar. I haven't worn these straps for long periods of time so I cannot vouch for their durability but they look great.