Bulova 1957 President

Submitted by DeluxeRaccoon on January 29, 2019 - 8:57pm
C
Manufacture Year
1957
Movement Model
11AF
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
C118799
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Picked this up for a very good price on eBay. I was pleasantly surprized when it arrived in better condition than I initially thought it was. I believe it's a "President" model, but I'm not sure on what variant it is.   The case is marked L7 but the movement is an 11AF which, from what I can find, started in 1959. Additionally, it looks like the movement is dated "N0" which also seems like it would be wrong seeing as the 11AF was only around until 1967 from what I can find. Perhaps my eyes cant see it well enough and it's actually dated "M0." Either way, it's very possible that it's a replacement movement. Anymore information would be appreciated! I love this watch! It's very modern and minimalistic, and I love how thin it is.

[field_year-1957] Bulova Watch
[field_year-1957] Bulova Watch Case Back
[field_year-1957] Bulova Watch Inside Case Back
[field_year-1957] Bulova Watch Movement
jabs
Posted January 30, 2019 - 4:15am

1957 Bulova President "C" will be

Bulova Watch

Andersok
Posted January 30, 2019 - 8:07am

Nice example of the President 'C', with correct crown.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 31, 2019 - 6:15am

1957 Bulova President C

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 31, 2019 - 10:02am

1957 Bulova President C

Kathy L.
Posted January 31, 2019 - 11:07am

Very nice.

1957 Bulova President "C"

neorebel
Posted February 9, 2024 - 4:44pm

Yes, it's a nice example of a 1957 Bulova President, "C". I have one I purchased of of Ebay for approximately $95.00 USD in immaculate condition. The dial and entire watch is as if it just came off of the showroom floor.

 

1957 President "C"

DeluxeRaccoon
Posted February 9, 2024 - 4:57pm

I think that may be this exact watch! Did you buy it mid-December? That's when I sold it on eBay, for $95. If so, that's great that it's gone to another Bulova enthusiast! 

neorebel
Posted February 9, 2024 - 7:09pm

Yes it is! I am a big fan of Bulova watches as well as Rolex, Seiko and Longines.

I love the watch, and in fact I'm wearing it right now!

My friend, Tony, here in Kirksville who is a watch maker has the missing screw ordered for me and will put it in when he receives it. 

I love the watch and Tony did inform me the screw is needed but the other two screws will be fine until the one he ordered comes in so, no big deal and the screw is actually coming from Bulova for free. He will install it for free as well. 

neorebel
Posted February 9, 2024 - 7:10pm

My apologies for the HAIRY arm shot!