Bulova 1974 Model

Bulova 17 Jewel Automatic 11BSACB Day-Date SS SN:T0002280 N4 reference T-8416

Case Dimensions and features:

Width w/o Crown:   37.20 mm

Length:   43.70 mm

Depth:   10.55 mm wo/crystal, 11.30 mm w/crystal

Lug Width:   17.55 mm, hidden

Crystal:   30.45 x 26.55 mm oval, in bezel.  Flat Acrylic

Crown:   4.75Dia mm, signed

Case Back:   33.05Dia mm

Case Back thread ring O.D.:  33.55Dia mm

Inside case back inscriptions:   T-3416; Taiwan. 

Engraving on outside case back:  BULOVA; N4; T0002280; Water Resistant; Stainless Steel Case

Movement: 

11BSACB Automatic 17 Jewel (A. Schild cal. 2066)

Engraving on Movement: On Rotor:  BULOVA WATCH CO; N4; 11BSACB; 17 Seventeen Jewels; Unadjusted.   Under Balance Wheel: 64

Notes:  I wonder if there is a model name for this style, or if Bulova was just using numbers by this time.  I spotted this on an online auction a few months ago, and wondered if the dial could possibly look as good as it did in the images.  It does.  This “fume’ weave” is a dial treatment that is currently featured on a reissue Nivada Grenchen, as well as a fairly pricey Delma Diver.  I would have to say that Bulova was making some style points in the early 70s.  I also spotted another one with the same dial, but in a different color way.  Haven’t decided if I am going after that one too, maybe another mybulovaite will beat me to it (smile). I also found it interesting that the Taiwan case has a somewhat low serial number.