Bulova 1953 Surfmaster

Submitted by pretzel on
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Manufacture Year
1953
Case Serial No.
C368217
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

American Airlines Captains Million Miler Award Bulova Watch.

08/04/2025
08/04/2025
neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 4, 2025 - 5:31pm

Welcome and thanks for sharing. It is curious that the case back is dated L7 (1957) but the inscription states 1953. Is it possible the last number is an 8 and not a 3? In any event; by case date, your watch appears to be a 

1957 Surfmaster "D"

Like THIS ONE

pretzel
Posted August 4, 2025 - 5:45pm

Thank You for the comment and info. It is odd about the dates. It sure looks like a 3 and not an eight but maybe AA was behind on awards?

pretzel
Posted August 4, 2025 - 6:05pm

It would also explain why I could not find it under the 1953 Bulova models. Captain Etzel did a lot of flying for AA between 1944-1970. A bit of it was overseas. 

mybulova_admin
Posted August 4, 2025 - 7:30pm

For reference: 1957 Bulova Surfmaster "D".

1957 Bulova Surfmaster "D"

Andersok
Posted August 4, 2025 - 8:23pm

Agree with Surfmaster "D"

JimDon5822
Posted August 4, 2025 - 8:38pm

1957 Bulova Surfmaster "D" is a good match. Odd about the dates.

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