I bought this new in England from a retailer in Richmond, Surrey in June 1976, price £55. (Case back cover stamped N4 = 1974). Although now in need of some TLC, I am fond of this as it was the first 'quality' watch I bought. Currently the winder arbor is broken, but I have the winder. Inside the case back cover, are the following stampings: letter G inside a diamond; 7629 inside a rectangle; SWISS. I have never seen another of these and no trace on this website - any ideas on model please? (I have the original Bulova Guarantee Registration card but the retailer did not enter anything in the Model No. field). Great site, by the way - thanks for all the hard work no doubt involved! July 2015 update - final pic shows watch just back from restoration.
Hi Davy, welcome to myBulova. I find it fascinating that you still have a watch you purchased almost 40 years ago. Congratulations for hanging on to this gem all these years. Longchamp, as I recall was (is?) a fashion firm and made these watches in partnership with Bulova. We have several of these watches in our data base and ID them as a model "Longchamp"
Thanks for sharing yours with us.
Gents: Many thanks for your consideration, advice, and, Geoff, kind comments. Although the watch has no material value I am going to improve its condition and see if I can keep it running, (currently it runs, but just briefly). I especially like the harmonious contrast between the 'modern' (70s) case shape and the traditional dial with its elegant numerals.
I found something similar here www.bbwatches.info/bulovalongwhiteleather.php ; I see there are quite a lot of other Bulovas descibed and pictured at this site.
In reply to Gents: Many thanks for your by davy26
Davy, it is possible, depending on your attachment to this watch to have it fully restored. A watchmaker can clean and oil the movement (critical if you want to use it daily), polish the case and, if you really want to do it up have the dial refinished to it's original glory. For the sentimental value it might be worth the cost of the job.