Bulova 1968 Jet Clipper

Submitted by Reverend Rob on January 19, 2017 - 11:08am
AC
Manufacture Year
1968
Movement Model
11ALAC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
F619068
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
27.20 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I think this is a Clipper of some kind, and these pics don't do it justice, it is a good looking watch. I don't think it has ever been serviced, there is no indication that anyone has ever opened the case, in fact, it was a bit of a pain to get it open due to age and corrosion. There isn't a mark on the movt anywhere to suggest it has ever been touched, a bit concerning, considering it appears to be well worn.  Bracelet as recieved is a half expansion JB Champion that looks like it might be original?  It will get the full CTR and polish, and I should mention that the  bezel does not have any texture like on some clippers of the same period. It is simply a polished stainless case.   It is difficult to make out in the pic, but the dial says 'Automatic'. 

1968 Bulova Jet Clipper AC  watch
1968 Bulova watch
1968 Bulova watch
1968 Bulova watch
Reverend Rob
Posted January 21, 2017 - 1:16am

I'd say Jet Clipper AC, unless the 'Automatic' on the dial negates this possibility.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 21, 2017 - 5:30am

I think the image used in these adverts is exactly the same. It's position differently in each one but it's the same. I'm not sure it says automatic in the ad but both watches are self winders.

I'm going with the crowd but truth is, it could be either watch by my means of reckoning.

Jet Clipper AC