Bulova 1953 Farragut

Submitted by luckpenny1124 on
Manufacture Year
1953
Movement Model
-
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8079721
Case shape
Round
Case color
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
-
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hi sorry I'm having trouble with trying to get this watch identified on the site I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm hoping it will load this time.

01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Kathy L.
Posted May 1, 2026 - 4:43pm

I have changed the year of your watch to 1953 per the L3.  If it is not an L3 but an L0 or L8 please let us know.  I think your watch is a Duo Wind like this one https://mybulova.com/watches/1952-duo-wind-g-11283 but I am going to keep looking because the dial is a bit different.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 1, 2026 - 4:46pm

Thanks for sharing! Based on dial, date and the length of the "stubs" protruding from the lug "knots",  I am going to say your watch is a Farragut. By case date (L3) it's a 1953. I will change the date for you. It appears to be a refinished dial, as known Farraguts Have a white dial like THIS ONE.

1953 Farragut, noting non-standard dial, replaced minute and second hands.

Kathy L.
Posted May 1, 2026 - 4:51pm

Agree with neetstuf-4-u that looks like a match!

1953 Bulova Farragut (possible dial refinish)

mybulova_admin
Posted May 2, 2026 - 2:01am

I world agree. The dial has been painted black. It's a great looking watch, but the dial did not originally come in this color.

1953 Bulova Farragut

mybulova_admin
Posted May 2, 2026 - 7:50pm

Here is a close up of what the dial and hands would have looked like when original. It should also house a 21 jewelled movement.

1953 Bulova Farragut

JimDon5822
Posted May 2, 2026 - 10:35pm

1953 Bulova Farragut is a good match.   Agree with the refinished dial.  They should have made them in black as it looks great.