Bulova 1953 Ambassador

Submitted by Liamt2005 on
B
Manufacture Year
1953
Movement Model
10BM
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
5579310
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hey everyone, hoping someone might be able to help me identify the model name of this Bulova I just opened up. Here’s what I’ve got:

  • Movement marked: Bulova Watch Co. USA, 17 Jewels, 10BM, FS
  • Case back marked: 10K Rolled Gold Plate Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, New York
  • Date code: L3 (1953)
  • Case and dial are in good condition
  • Currently fitted with a brown leather strap (probably not original)

It’s a beautiful piece and I’d love to know more about the specific model name or line. Any info or direction would be really appreciated.

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mybulova_admin
Posted May 8, 2025 - 6:21am

A Bulova linebook identifies your watch as a 1953 Bulova Ambassador "B".

1953 Bulova Ambassador "B"

Liamt2005
Posted May 8, 2025 - 6:39am

Great thank you! I understand it would be difficult finding an original expansion band, any ideas of where I might be able to source one?

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 8, 2025 - 7:26am

Best chance of finding a matching band is eBay and be patient, it may take a while. Sorry, we don't do appraisals - too any variables. Again, your best bet is a specific search on eBay for the watch in completed listings.

1953 Ambassador "B"

Liamt2005
Posted August 9, 2025 - 6:52am

Just another question, what type of case/box would this piece have come in originally? 

Liamt2005
Posted August 9, 2025 - 8:40pm

Thanks for the response, beside from EBay are there any other sites who may have something like this? 

Geoff Baker
Posted May 8, 2025 - 9:24pm

1953 Bulova Ambassador B is a good match