Bulova 1963 Sunburst

Submitted by TexasLady on July 31, 2019 - 10:32am
J
Manufacture Year
1963
Movement Model
6CF
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
W86169
Case shape
Other
Case color
Two-tone
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

 

A wonderful example of the Sunburst,  fashioned in the BULOVA SUNGOLD with original tapered matching bracelet.

1963  SUNBURST J 

1953 Bulova watch
1953 Bulova watch
1953 Bulova watch
1953 Bulova watch
1953 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
Kathy L.
Posted July 31, 2019 - 10:53am

Nice to see a good example of the sungold with the original band.  I believe that is a M3, would you like me to change the date?

1963 Bulova Sunburst "J"

 

Kathy L.
Posted July 31, 2019 - 10:55am

In reply to by TexasLady

Ok cool, I thought it was an M.  M is for the 60s, L is for the 50s.  If you would like me to change it let me know : )

TexasLady
Posted July 31, 2019 - 11:29am

In reply to by Kathy L.

Sorry keep hitting the 5 button instead of the 6.  (My mind's on Sweet Pea's  5cc of meds this morning.  As long as I get the meds right.)

TexasLady
Posted July 31, 2019 - 11:48am

In reply to by Kathy L.

Just adopted her, and found out she had kennel cough then pneumonia.  Been a rough 2 weeks but she's getting better. Thank you, Kathy.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 31, 2019 - 10:43am

Very nice watch; color shift is quite fascinating to see.

1966  Bulova SUNBURST  "J" on original band.

It's interesting that the ad states "Fashioned in Bulova Sungold" and doesn't mention solid or plated. Based on the prices, it would seem to indicate plated like subject watch.

I wonder if the color effect was accomplished by heat treating the plated case.

 

Kathy L.
Posted July 31, 2019 - 10:49am

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

The Sungold coloring reminds me of Black Hills Gold.  I wonder if it is a combination of yellow, rose and white gold filled plating?  It is a cool effect.

TexasLady
Posted July 31, 2019 - 11:02am

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thank you, Bob,

Sorry about the date: M3=1963  My mind is on the Pup's medicine this morning.