Bulova 1963 Model

Submitted by Paul Clegg on February 7, 2019 - 12:10pm
512178
Manufacture Year
1963
Movement Model
11AFC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
1 67253
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1963  M3 stamped on movement 11AFC Round Case 40mic Gold Plate Signed between lugs followed by a diamond shaped marker with two indistinguishable markings within BULOVA signed crown What appears to be the original bracelet ( JB inside a triangle US Standard stamped on the inside of the Bracelet I think that it is possibly a Sea King but cant find reference in the database.

1960 Bulova watch
1960 Bulova watch
1960 Bulova watch
1960 Bulova watch
1960 Bulova watch
Andersok
Posted February 7, 2019 - 12:42pm

One of the features in the Sea King line was a luminous dial and hands. Your watch doesn't appear to be luminous? The watch does have an International flair or look about it, and there does not appear to be an import code on the movement.

Can you tell us if there is an import code, would likely be BXW?

Also, is there a code stamped or engraved on the inside of the caseback?

I could not find this case or design in the ads, leaning towards Unknown model name at this time.The band looks period, and may very well be original.

Kathy L.
Posted February 7, 2019 - 12:41pm

Nice and unique case detail.  Do you have the jewel count?  I can't make it out in the photo.

Paul Clegg
Posted February 7, 2019 - 6:15pm

17 Jewels

Kathy L.
Posted February 8, 2019 - 7:33pm

In reply to by Paul Clegg

Thank you, I will update that detail.

Paul Clegg
Posted February 7, 2019 - 6:28pm

Te only engraving on the inside of the case back is :

Stainless Steel Back

Bezel Gold plated G

40 Microns 

AM In Diamond Shape

33927 710 LD 39

M0

There is also the Number 64 on the movement

Paul Clegg
Posted February 7, 2019 - 6:31pm

No the watch is not luminous

Reverend Rob
Posted February 7, 2019 - 10:14pm

AM is probably Arthur Miserez, of Saignelégier, Switzerland.

mybulova_admin
Posted February 8, 2019 - 7:30pm

Updated the watch to 1960 based on the 'M0' date stamp on the case.

Cannot find any match. Looks to be an international model.

Unknown for me for now.

mybulova_admin
Posted February 8, 2019 - 8:11pm

Sea King may still be an option. The "I" variant looks close.

Bulova Sea King advert

mybulova_admin
Posted February 8, 2019 - 8:32pm

Can you please confirm the M0 stamp is not a M8 stamp.