Bulova 1967 Date King

Submitted by Geoff Baker on July 2, 2012 - 3:55pm
PC
Manufacture Year
1967
Movement Model
-
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
J772013
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Watch Description

A truly exciting update on this watch (January 7, 2020). I just spoke to  a couple folks named Mary and Jim. Mary is the the granddaughter of the man this watch was inscribed and presented to,  Mr Gelling. She was researching her grandfather and came across myBulova and this watch record. Jim contacted Stephen who let me know they were interested in acquiring it. Tomorrow morning the United Stated Postal Service will pick it up for delivery to the home of Mary and Jim! What an amazing tale! So glad the watch is being reunited with the family after FIFTY years.  myBulova wins again!

NOS Bulova with a 10 K RGP bezel and a stainless back. Dial is marked "Waterproof" as shown.

Back is inscribed: "W. L. Gelling 50 Years Loyal Service Motion Pictures 1970". Seller did not know Mr Gelling and did not know circumstances surrounding the presentation of this watch. Gelling was an historical figure in US Civil Rights and the Motion Picture Industry. Read more at Wiki:

Added 7/2/2012 Photos Updated 5/31/2022

1967 Bulova Unknown WL Gelling Geoffrey Baker 1 05 31 2022
1967 Bulova Unknown WL Gelling Geoffrey Baker 2 05 31 2022
1967 Bulova Unknown WL Gelling Geoffrey Baker 3 05 31 2022
1967 Bulova Unknown WL Gelling Geoffrey Baker 4 05 31 2022
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted October 29, 2012 - 9:53am

'DATE KING'

Andersok
Posted October 23, 2016 - 6:49pm

Ad from the 1967 Bulova Annual Reports:

William Smith
Posted November 6, 2016 - 12:29am

Agreed w/ the "PC" variant.  Great ads and info from those reports!

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 8, 2020 - 1:19pm

Great story and update, Geoff! An heirloom goes home, I love it!

Courtesy of Mybulova.

 

Kathy L.
Posted January 9, 2020 - 10:25am

What an awesome story!  I can only imagine the joy this will bring to Mary.  I love this watch is going home to family : )