Bulova 1970 Clipper

Submitted by JimDon5822 on November 12, 2023 - 10:59pm
AJ
Manufacture Year
1970
Movement Model
11ANACB
Movement Date Code
N0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
H272474
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This looks to be a 1970 Bulova Clipper "AJ" based on this ad.   The case is stainless steel with an N0 date code on the casebook.  The dial is a two town silver with a mirror finish minutes track.  The movement is an 11ANACB also with an N0 date code.  I am trying to fit a bracelet on this but the space between the springbar and case is so small.  I am probably going to have to bend the spring bar once I find a bracelet that can fit.  

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 13, 2023 - 10:00am

Clipper "AJ" looks like a match.

I have had a couple with the same spacing problem. If I recall correctly, I used a band with curved ends and spring loaded spacers. Removed the sliding ends and springs and manipulated the remaining thin  outer shell to more closely match the opening between the lugs and case body. End results were a little messy, but hidden by the bezel. A mesh band like the ad shows will involve warping the spring bars unless you can find some that are factory curved. I'm pretty sure they are out there.

Kathy L.
Posted November 13, 2023 - 3:16pm

1970 Bulova Clipper "AJ" looks like a match!

Andersok
Posted November 13, 2023 - 4:45pm

Clipper "AJ" is a good match.

They make a nice tool for bending springbars; I've used this one for many years now.

Geoff Baker
Posted November 13, 2023 - 9:22pm

1970 Bulova Clipper AJ