Bulova 1958 Royal Clipper

Submitted by The Vested One on June 3, 2023 - 1:35pm
Manufacture Year
1958
Movement Model
11ACAC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
C997023
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I just picked this watch up from an estate sale. It appears to be a Royal Clipper from what I can find in the vintage ads. Under the serial number it is stamped L8. It runs well, though is a little loud when winding.

Watch front
Watch back
Movement
JimDon5822
Posted June 3, 2023 - 3:56pm

Nice find at an estate sale.  Can't find any around here.   I think you were dead on based on the dial configuration and with the assumption this is a 17J movement.  I believe this to be a 1958 Bulova Royal Clipper based on the 1958-59 Linebook BAWD0136.  Can you provide a movement photo so we can confirm.

 

The Vested One
Posted June 3, 2023 - 6:52pm

I could get a clearer image if the moment, but it reads 17 jewel and has the movement # of 11ACAC.

Andersok
Posted June 6, 2023 - 6:41pm

Agree with Royal Clipper; band may also be an original.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 7, 2023 - 9:29pm

Royal Clipper is a good ID