Geoff Baker
Posted April 13, 2016 - 5:50am
Hello Steve, welcome to myBulova. I think you are most fortunate to have your fathers watch. I'm a big fan of heirloom watches. I have several from own father (but my brother got the one I really wanted).
I would say your watch is the Beau Brummel model pictured in the advert linked above. To Ken's point the lugs don't appear exactly the same but I really think it's the same model shown. Beau Brummel was generally the top of the Bulova line, it always contained the best movement available and was usually adorned with a wonderful diamond dial.
As in the case of all old watches, service it regularly if you plan to wear it.
1959 Beau Brummel.