Bulova 1955 Clipper

Submitted by Wayne Hanley on March 5, 2011 - 7:01pm
Manufacture Year
1955
Movement Model
None
Movement Serial No.
None
Case Serial No.
A68174
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Crystal details
26.2 Diameter
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Clipper Case with Varient Upgrade Dial - Textured Pattern Gold Color - Unique Raised 3, 6, 9, 12 Numerals & Batons, Blue Lum Hands, Self Winding, WaterProof, Shock Resistant, Anti-Magnetic, Stainless Steel Back,10K Gold Fil Bezel.

Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 5, 2011 - 10:07pm

The earliest ad on file for the 'SEA KING' dates its release to 1959.

The earliest 'SEA KING' on site belongs to Old Ticker - dated 1961.

http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1961-sea-king-1024

Prior to the 1960'ish design / name change, 'SEA KING' release I believe this model was known as the 'WATERPROOF' (screw back case). The 'WATER-TITE' having a one  piece Case

Wayne Hanley
Posted March 5, 2011 - 11:05pm

ok

Thanks

I really didn't want to get into this until I receive the watch.. The case looks like the Self-Winder, but the dial don't match. Dial could be the Water Proof but the case  don't match. I can't read the data on the case back in the pics..

mybulova_admin
Posted March 6, 2011 - 12:49am

Looks to me like they didn't know the model name so simply named it what was on the dial.

Ad shows it as a 1954 Clipper.

Bulova 1954 Clipper

Variant dial from one posted at the top, but same as the ad above.

 

mybulova_admin
Posted March 6, 2011 - 12:55am

Close..but.... 1961Sea King

1961 Bulova Sea King M

close again...but.....1962 Jet Clipper

1962 Bulova jet Clipper

Wayne Hanley
Posted March 7, 2011 - 8:18am

Stephen

I agree it has a basic Clipper case with a varient dial. I have never seen this dial advertised. Agree that the Self-Winder is mislabeled.

Bulova watch

 

Wayne