This Bulova is date coded M2 for 1962. The case back is marked Bulova / stainless steel case/ anti-magnetic/ waterproof/ shock resistant, and has personal initials. It is a manual wind movement that has never been serviced and still keeps excellent time. I do not know the movement number. I believe this model may be known as a Surf King.
Stunning Surf King.
Could also be a Surfmaster, but both models shown don't have a black dial or 12 Numerals for markers.
Unknown is my call.
Newkid, you should really get it serviced before winding it again. Even though it works and may keep good time it will only do harm. When it does show signs of a problem it may cost more than it's worth to fix. For $50-75 you can have it cleaned, oiled and adjusted (COA).
In reply to Newkid, you should really get by DarHin
I second what Darren is saying, here. I am a watchmaker and I see watches all too often that basically self destruct because they have never been serviced, or suddenly start getting wound after many years in a drawer. It took me all of three months to destroy a NOS dive watch I got at a flea market, before I went to watchmaking school. Fortunately I was able to rebuild the watch, but lesson learned. Watches need servicing every 4-7 years, depending on type and use. A proper service is fully disassembling the watch, cleaning it in approved solutions (no ultrasonic, it strips the plates) and lubrication with industry standard lubricants, and regulating after demagnetizing. I see a lot of watches that are merely 'dipped', and then dried out. This is actually worse than no service at all.
In reply to I second what Darren is by Reverend Rob
Gents for the uneducated of us here at myBulova.com could you please tell us exactly what can happen to a watch if it hasn't been serviced for a while and you start to run it?
What parts get damaged?
Unknown from me.
by 1964 We see the 'SURF KING' to a "GW" variant - that's quite a few.
1962 ad states "also with Charcoal Dial" but no mention of it being fully numerated.
tentative 'SURF KING'.
In reply to by 1964 We see the 'SURF by FifthAvenueRes…
Given that # of variants available, I could live with that.
surf King from me
Agree - I would also say Surf king