Bulova 1972 Clipper

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on April 28, 2017 - 7:10pm
AQ
Manufacture Year
1972
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
3-328549
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1972 Clipper AQ . Nice watch on replacement band, condition is excellent accurate runner. I personally have never opened this one up, never felt the need to. Purchased from the original owner and know it's legit.

1972 Bulova Clipeer AQ watch
1972 Bulova watch
1972 Bulova watch
1972 Bulova watch
1972 Bulova watch
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mybulova_admin
Posted April 29, 2017 - 12:58am

1972 Bulova Clipper 'AQ' it is. I always find it wonderful to see them look exactly the same as they were advertised. I think a nice back rubber band would suit this watch perfectly.

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 29, 2017 - 6:34am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

A more proper band is on my wish list. Figured I would add it to the database as-is to get one in here.

jabs
Posted April 29, 2017 - 6:34am

Clipper "AQ", nice watch

Geoff Baker
Posted April 29, 2017 - 7:18am

Clipper AQ works for me.

Andersok
Posted April 29, 2017 - 7:22am

Clipper "AQ", looks to have been taken care of over the years.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 30, 2017 - 10:47am

In reply to by Andersok

Thanks Ken, on an unmolested original scale of 1-10 this one is an easy 9+ Only real issue is some marks in and around the wrench notches on the back from a previous clumsy opening. Almost a "sock drawer" watch, but not quite. Doesn't appear to have seen much wrist time.

geoffacakes
Posted December 30, 2017 - 4:36am

Hi nice watch! So familiar to me. I have two of these one in steel with the dark and light blue two tone dial and original steel bracelet the other is gold plated with a brown and black two tone dial on leather. Difference is they are both N4 and both 23 jewel automatics serial numbers: steel: 3856285. gold plated: 3745365. Lovely watches. I'll be posting some pics when both watches are in the same room so to speak. I havent seen either of these anywhere apart from here with this 17 jewel version. Both watches running well. I'm actually looking for a UB for the gold plated one as someone in the past fitted one that isn't quite the right size. Not a common UB shape. Anyway if anyone could help I would really appreciate some info on this. Thanks everyone Happy new year. 

Geoff

neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 30, 2017 - 7:56am

In reply to by geoffacakes

Hi Geoff, welcome to mybulova. We would welcome you to post both watches one at a time for review , identification and verifcation. It's interesting that both your watches are 23 jewel. Up to and even in 1974, I believe Clippers were 17 jewel. Your watches may be something similar but different name, based on face color and movement. It's hard to say without photos. There was a Clipper with a gold case and brown face in 1974, but it was sold with a 17j movement. Look forward to seeing them.