Could it be that the dial is customized?
In reply to Could it be that the dial by Jesuser68
Yes, that is very possible. It is also possible that this is a replacement dial that is not original to your watch. It is difficult to know.
Could it be a european watch version?
In reply to Could it be a european watch by Jesuser68
Don't know. Did anyone check the Patent Number info? The dial says Swiss. i think I see Swiss on the movement. I doubt Bulova would put a US patent number on a Swiss made Bulova for import to EU- if the patent number even is US.
Import code Bulova is BXW. "The code is assigned to the US importer. This can also be the US subsidiary of a foreing manufacturer......." (ranfft.de)
My watch does not have that code.
The caliber has a MXS and M1 engraved. What does that mean?
In reply to Import code Bulova is BXW. by Jesuser68
Aha....I didn't see the Swiss to USA import code BXW. This is one reason it's nice to not only have pictures showing the watch, but list all signatures/stampings which are on the watch in the comments section of the root record.
Don't know what the MXS could be.
Previously ID'd as "SEA KING"
In reply to Previously ID'd as "SEA by timerestoration
Hi Jeff, there's no question that these two are the same, good eye. What I'm unsure of is that the other watch is ID'd correctly. It's a very old record and I'm not sure it's correct.
In reply to Previously ID'd as "SEA by timerestoration
Yes it is anohter example, but like Geoff points out, that ID is old. I'm only at one tick for that ID.
But at least its another example, and that one has gold case back.
Is my wacth a Buloba Sea King or not?
It is very similar in the film Tank Commandos (1959)
http://watchesinmovies.info/tag/bulova/
http://www.watchophilia.com/vintage-advertisements/a1950-1959/a1959-sal…
"Models referenced: Sea King, Goddess of Time, First Lady, Dolly Madison, Debutante, Golden Goddess, Golden Treasure, American Girl, Ballerina, Rubaiyat, President, Royal Clipper, Bulova 23, Craftsman, Ambassador, Sun Clipper, Jaguar, Golden Eagle, Lady Bulova, Sungold, Princeton, Senator, Miss Liberty, Princess Royal, Marquise, La Petite, Beau Brummell"