Bulova 1976 Model

Submitted by JimDon5822 on May 30, 2022 - 8:58pm
12293
Manufacture Year
1976
Movement Model
11ANC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
J223272
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is another unicorn.  When I first ordered it online I thought it was late sixties or early 70's but was surprised to see an N6 date code.  The case is 10KT yellow gold plate with stainless steel case back.  The dial has a gold minute track with a brown center dial.  The movement is a 11ANC 17J but I could not find any date codes.  I checked all the ads and even though this looks familiar I could not find an ad match.  FYI...This is NOT an Sea King GH as this has a different case and case back design.

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mybulova_admin
Posted May 31, 2022 - 7:05am

Could be one of a few models, but like many others that we can't find a match for is destined to the Unknown bucket.

Great looking watch though. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 31, 2022 - 7:40am

Interesting one, Jim. What if anything is stamped on the inside of the case back? It bears a standard case s/n but no import or date stamp on the Swiss marked movement is visible. Gut feeling is this is an Asian produced watch for that market.

Unknown for now

JimDon5822
Posted May 31, 2022 - 6:06pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

The only thing stamped on the inside back is "3453".   There is no input code.  I agree that this does have a 1970's Japanese/Asian styling.  That being said the same watch case and layout with a solid green dial is listed in the 1976 Linebook so it could be a US market watch.

Kathy L.
Posted May 31, 2022 - 9:05am

I really like it Jim, cool dial!

Unknown for now

Andersok
Posted May 31, 2022 - 3:43pm

Same here, nice watch, but unable to match to an ad.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 31, 2022 - 9:48pm

How COOL - I love it. Wish I knew his name.....1976 Bulova Unknown

mybulova_admin
Posted June 9, 2022 - 6:44am

Model 12293

1978 Bulova Model 12293

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 9, 2022 - 8:43am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Nice ad match. Well done!