Bulova 1963 Minute Man

Submitted by Stinky_Sullivan on June 21, 2023 - 9:54pm
A
Manufacture Year
1963
Movement Model
11AF
Movement Date Code
M3
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
G472631
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
22.8mm x 22.6mm G-S CMT308-25
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10k RGP bezel
Stainless Steel case back
M3 date code
SN G472631

17 jewel 11AF movement
M3 date code

The bezel, case back, and movement are identical to my ‘59 SVP “III”. While the ‘59 had a fully numbered dial except the 6 which was displaced by the sub seconds dial, the 1960 dial only had the 3, 9, and 12 with the 6 being displaced by the sub seconds dial as well.

There are no ads for this model that I can find. However, there is a line book entry.

1960 Line Book BAWD0139 page 25
Line book information in the pictures.

1963 Bulova Minute Man dial
1963 Bulova Minute Man case back
1963 Bulova Minute Man movement
1963 Bulova SVP “III” line book entry
Andersok
Posted June 22, 2023 - 6:42am

Bulova made a change to this model around 1962, going from the SVP model to the Minuteman. I would label this one the Minuteman "A" for 1963, as the similar "C" came out around 1965.

Example

Stinky_Sullivan
Posted June 22, 2023 - 7:02am

I saw mention of the Minute Man in the discussion of the 1960 SVP “III”. I don’t know why I didn’t look at it. It appears the only difference between the Minute Man “A” and “C” is whether it has a bracelet or strap. That’s frustrating.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 22, 2023 - 9:54pm

Good eye Ken - 1963 Bulova Minuteman A

mybulova_admin
Posted June 22, 2023 - 9:59pm

Rehashed Bob's image from the above referenced watch example.

1966 Bulova Minute Man

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 23, 2023 - 10:12am

 1963 Bulova Minuteman "A"