Bulova 1973 Clipper

Submitted by GuyMontag on June 26, 2021 - 4:17pm
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
11AOACB
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
T904192
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Watch Description

This watch has been my daily driver for the last month, I really love the look and how it wears. I can't seem to find this one in the database or in any google searches. The ABC catalog say the T-3005 case should have a 11ANACB instead of the 11AOACB.

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 26, 2021 - 7:07pm

Great watch, thanks for sharing it. I really like the look of it. I spent quite a bit of time going though the linebooks to no avail. I can't find a match. Perhaps one of the other Panel Members will have better luck.

Sorry, Unknown for me at present.

mybulova_admin
Posted June 27, 2021 - 12:26am

Whilst not a maroon color version, I do think the Bulova Clipper range is correct. Still looking for color variant match.

Bulova Clipper

mybulova_admin
Posted June 27, 2021 - 12:28am

Another Clipper advert for the "AG" variant. No dial color mentioned.

Bulova Clipper watch

mybulova_admin
Posted June 27, 2021 - 12:38am

Here is a nice full page advert showing a near identical watch (note the 6, 9, 12 hour markers with numbers)

Advert looks to show a dark blue dial.

1970s Bulova Clipper

Andersok
Posted June 27, 2021 - 7:24am

The Clipper 'AG' had a dark charcoal grey dial, and note the numerals set within the markers. It used the same case (T-3005) as the subject watch. My guess is that this is another variant of the Clipper, though not yet sure which one.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 27, 2021 - 7:40am

Nice work guys! It certainly appears to be from the Clipper model line.

1973 Clipper (no variant yet) gets my vote for now.

Kathy L.
Posted June 27, 2021 - 9:54am

1973 Bulova Clipper

JimDon5822
Posted June 27, 2021 - 12:05pm

Definitely a Clipper but variant unknown.

 

1973 Bulova Clipper 

GuyMontag
Posted June 27, 2021 - 12:28pm

The case does look like a match. Another difference of the Clipper 'AG' pictured besides the numerals is that mine only has applied markers at the quarter hours.

GuyMontag
Posted July 2, 2021 - 1:13pm

I came across this old listing while searching for something else. It still has a tag on it and is a 1969 "Golden Clipper". The dial looks to be an exact match to mine. What is different is the shape of the case, mine also has a red seconds hand, and the date is also red and not black like in the listing.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/nos-1969-swiss-bulova-golden-cli…