I dug this out of a box full of a relatives jewelry and junk. I think it belonged to my grandfather or his brother in-law. I just got it back from service provided by veratis123. I think it is an American Clipper.
I think this one is the Yankee Clipper that is shown here; http://www.mybulova.com/vintage-bulova-watch-ads?title=195 page 5 2nd ad at the top from the left...
It looks like a new one!
Yankee Clipper and very clean and beautiful.
I originally thought Yankee or Royal Clipper but the lugs that the band attaches to are off. Mine are straight with no curve and the Yankee and Royals I have seen have more shape to them. I did find a dead ringer for it on another watch site.
http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/2/4/6/4/0/webimg/6789279.jpg
This is an ad that also shows the difference in the case lugs on the American Clipper. Oh and upon looking at the ads here I found that same advertisement in a much more readable format. Year 1959,third ad from the left advertisement 5295 and the bottom left watch.
Here is a 1960 ad that is showing the American Clipper and you are right the lugs are straight.
American Clipper it is...
Hi simplyrandom, welcome to myBulova. I agree that your watch is the American Clipper, I like it.
agreed,
'AMERICAN CLIPPER'
L9 Movement and Case.
me too. American Clipper.