Bulova 1955 Sun Gold

Submitted by Dane K on February 22, 2015 - 2:41am
Manufacture Year
1955
Movement Model
11AC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
A693527
Case shape
Other
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Pretty sure this is not the proper crystal. 23mm by 20mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I guess I already started by saying I don't think this is the right crystal, but it seems to fit well and sure looks cool! Both movement and case back are stamped L5, leading me to believe this is a 1955, but I leave that for the panel to decide. I've looked through all the '50's watches that are posted and all the ads, the best I can come up with is it looks most like a '53 Ambassador A with different lugs. Also kind of looked like a Senator in one of the ads. I wore this around all day and forgot I had it on, so light and comfortable. Kept awesome time too! Whatever it's title is I'm calling this one A Keeper. It's funny how you fall for a watch. 

Dane K 1972 Bulova 02 26 2015
1955 Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
1955 Bulova watch
William Smith
Posted March 2, 2015 - 11:50am

Unknown.  Good ad display Ken.

Geoff Baker
Posted March 6, 2015 - 6:36pm

Looks like I'm joining the Unknown move on this one

Andersok
Posted March 8, 2015 - 1:07pm

Could be another Ambassador variant that we have not yet been able to find; but will have to go with Unknown also

JimDon5822
Posted September 5, 2019 - 11:43pm

I think I got this one.  Just a little unsure of the flared lugs are right. Are  subject watch lugs just  worn. Thoughts?

Daily News (New York, New York) · 3 Feb 1955, Thu 

1955 Bulova Sun Gold

 

Kathy L.
Posted January 4, 2023 - 11:19am

That looks right to me Jim, great ad find!

1955 Bulova Sun Gold

Geoff Baker
Posted January 4, 2023 - 9:15pm

Agree - I just updated it to 1955 Bulova Sun Gold