Bulova 1954 Sabre Jet

Submitted by mattridgely on
Manufacture Year
1954
Movement Model
10CSC
Movement Date Code
L4
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
104327
Case shape
Other
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hi All,

I was recently gifted with this beautiful watch from my grandfather who is close to passing.  He didn't have much information on it but knows that he bought it in the 50's.  I opened it up and confirmed that it's a L4, movement: 10CSC, 17 Jewell.  Case really looks like the Saber Jet that I saw on the site here, but the placement of "selfwinding" on the dial is throwing me off.  

Any thoughts, info, or help in positively identifying this watch would be appreciated!

Front. 9.2025
movement. 9.2025
Case back. 9.2025
neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 2, 2025 - 11:15am

A great heirloom watch. Welcome and thanks for sharing it with us. I will agree, it's a 

1954 Sabre Jet

Like THIS ONE

Placement of the self winding text is of no concern.

mattridgely
Posted September 2, 2025 - 11:38am

Thank you!  With the Sabre Jet just being in production for a year or so, I guess it surprised me that they would have multiple dial iterations.  With that said, I know so little about vintage watches.  Thanks for educating me. 

JimDon5822
Posted September 2, 2025 - 2:31pm

1954 Bulova Sabre Jet is a good match.  Your grandfather must have worn that watch for decades.  It shows lots of wrist time which makes it even more special.  

Andersok
Posted September 2, 2025 - 8:24pm

Very nice! Sabre Jet is a good match.