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Hi

I already have a "Q" version, and this looks nothing like it in real time.  This watch has lugs that are fatter, shorter, not facetted, barely tapered, and have drilled lugs.  The case from dial to case edge is also much thicker.  The "R" and "RW" are the exact case, and notably they are quasi-dive watches, indicated by the substantial builds, features, and specific Swiss patent.  As far as if this dial came with the case....I was six years-old when it was made (smile), so I am guessing when I say that it appears to be.  I added the close-up of the dial just to ascertain this aspect, since I did not find the same configuration in the database.  One of the cream dial "R" models does have similar hour indicators and printing, as well as identical case back:  https://mybulova.com/watches/1957-bulova-23-r-6554 .   As you can see from the inside case back, at least four watchmakers have been inside it.  The dial does fit tight and I do not observe any gaps.  

I should add, I also have a 23 "A" with a black dial...this is not really black when you see it in your hand.  It is a dark silvery gray with a mirror-like quality, and looks distinctly different next to the "A".  Hope that helps, I wish that it was just slam dunks, but this is how I received the watch a year or so ago.

Thanks,

Jimmy