Bulova 1962 -Unknown

Submitted by LondonSteve on
Manufacture Year
1962
Case Serial No.
G157682
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
30cm diameter
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This M2 has been puzzling me for a while. It has the case of a Surf King CW but with a different dial. The case is stainless steel and the dial is champagne coloured with 5 minute markers. You have another copy in the database but dated 1967 overstamped on a 1962 M2 case. A google photo search revealed 2 more copies out there with the same dial so I'm fairly certain that it's not a franken. It's working well and keeping good time but unfortunately I cannot take off the back to view the movement. 

Front
Rear
Close up of year code
Side view showing slim profile
JimDon5822
Posted April 9, 2026 - 11:03pm

Thank you for posting your watch.  At first thought this looks to be an SVP variant but I could not find a dial match.  Still looking.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 10, 2026 - 3:53am

The bezel is press fit. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 10, 2026 - 4:22am

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

*with pressure applied to the dial side the caseback, movement and crystal all slide out as one unit.

 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 11, 2026 - 1:45am

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

Fifth is it possible to show where pressure should be applied when opening these types of cases?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 11, 2026 - 5:20am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

whilst supporting the bezel lugs apply downward pressure to the perimeter of the glass. 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 11, 2026 - 1:56am

I'm thinking a Bulova Surf King might also be an option. There seems to be a few variants according to this advert show the "GY"

Bulova Surf King "GY"

mybulova_admin
Posted April 11, 2026 - 2:05am

Another example of a Surf King. Note the same style case, sub minute markers and hands.

Bulova Surf King "A"

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 11, 2026 - 5:22am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

I agree that the subject will be a 'SURF KING' variant, someday. 

LondonSteve
Posted April 11, 2026 - 5:37am

Thanks for all your comments and insight. I was hoping your line books might shed some light on this variant but for now I guess the general designation of "Surf King" will have to do! It's a very stylish watch and works well with tne green lizard strap I added. 

 

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