Bulova 1959 Sun Clipper

Submitted by Reicho on
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Date Code
M0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
D853586
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
29.8mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

BULOVA, water proof, self winding, anti-magnetic, shock resistant, BXU, 10kt. rolled gold plated, D853586

front 1/28/24
back 1/28/24
movement 1/28/24
inside 1/28/24
Reicho
Posted January 28, 2024 - 10:23am

This was my Grandfather's watch. It was working until a few months back. I sent it to Bulova in California and was told they could not be service due to unavailable parts they offered a trade in program.

thank you for your comments

Amaury LLorens

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 28, 2024 - 11:13am

Welcome and thanks for sharing your heirloom. Can you confirm the date stamps? It appears from photos that case back is stamped "L9" and movement stamped "N0" ?

The case is very distinct and a style "stand alone" identified in the 1957-1959 Linebook as 

Sun Clipper, however the dial doesn't match. I have been unable to match the dial to any other watch model, although it looks very  familiar.

Still looking awaiting date stamp confirmation.

Andersok
Posted January 28, 2024 - 5:32pm

Around 1960, the Sun Clipper dial changed to this version.

1959 case with 1960 movement (N0 is a common mis-stamp for 1960 M0; 11AF series is correct for that year)

Linebook 139

LB139_1960_SunClipper.jpg

Reicho
Posted January 28, 2024 - 5:43pm

That is great news, Thanks to all. 

Kathy L.
Posted January 28, 2024 - 7:46pm

Thanks for sharing this wonderful heirloom with us.  I agree with the Sun Clipper ID.

1959 Bulova Sun Clipper

JimDon5822
Posted January 30, 2024 - 8:40pm

1959 Bulova Sun Clipper is a good match.  Many brands no longer service their older watches.  You have to find private watch makers to service them.