Hello, this is my little Bulova square watch. Would you be able to identify the type of this watch, please? Moreover I am in search for a new crystal because mine is broken and perhaps your information can help me. I would be very happy to find a new glass or at least a G-S number to order a new one. I don't want to give up the hope to manage to get hold of a new glass. It is 25.0x25.0mm sqare, flat top, round corners, high edges.
Many thanks and best regards, Tom
I've never seen anything like it. I don't see a date code on the case and can't make out anything on the movement. The engraving on the case back leads me believe it's newer than the 1980's. I suspect that the movement is not original to the case but really don't know.
The movement certainly has L8 and as a 11AC, but I have to agree with Geoff that the case looks post 1979.
The dial is also incorrect as Bulova did not have the design under the logo as shown above.
Non-conforming for me, but you may find out it's a post 1980 watch with a earlier 1958 movement.
The ad here is a 1960s ad from Italy. It does show the use of that symbol under the Bulova.
This may just be a European model, which we have few adverts to reference.
Noting the lack of an import code on the movement, also points towards being an international model.
I'm with Ken and also of the mindset it's a European model produced for the non-US market. It has a s/n starting with "1-" , no import code on movement and the foreign (to us) logo on face, which we have seen before.
The slightly modified (hair and clothing) "Goddess" logo on back also matches the Italian advert.
Based on the 60's ad showing distinct similarities and movement date; I think this should either be placed in the
1958 "International" category,
or perhaps
1958 Unknown.
Gut feeling is it's a legit model as seen.
I recall the logo now, thanks Bob. I still do doubt that Bulova was doing any case back art work like this watch has in the 1950's let alone the 60's or 70's. This is a laser engraved design in my opinion. I submit that the movement )1958) was married to this case from the 80's or maybe later.
To answer your question Uhr_Mensch, a reputable watch maker should be able to source a replacement crystal. Generally Bulova cases has part numbers stamped inside that could be cross referenced to new crystal. Short of that information an exact measurement will suffice.
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