My hard data for this watch: Bulova 23j 10BZAC ss J47298 M3_M3 Automatic Case w/o crown: 33.55mm SS Case material: Stainless steel Crown: 4.1mm unsigned Crystal in watch: 29.35mm Lugs: 17.7mm Movement year: 1963; no serial number Inside Back: #2450; single watchmaker mark Back: #J47298; BULOVA; M3; Stainless Steel Case; Shock Resistant; Anti-Magnetic; Selfwinding; Water Proof Threaded Bubble back with 6-slots, one piece Note: Starts running at with two turns of crown
In reply to I meant to type 1963, not by gmmy775
Hi Kathy,
You should have a cape. I followed the link you provided to the Regatta....they are identical, down to the hands, sweep, crown, numerals, and curve of lugs. It doesn't show in my photos, but on my example the silver center appears to be slowly turning gold, just like the outer ring. Neither picture really conveys just how metallic this dial is---almost like gold foil. I pulled out a couple of others that I will post in a day or two. One has a super interesting case. The crystal has a very precise vertical press fit into the case back, with the movement and dial completely enclosed by the back/crystal unit. Then this unit goes straight up into the case, like a piston into a cylinder. Extremely precise friction fit. Have not seen very many watches like it, period.
The other is a garden variety Sea King with a big crack in the crystal, but it runs well and was one of my first Bulovas. I have tried to replace the crystal a couple times, but apparently have missed the measurement each time by a smidgen. perhaps someone more astute than I can enlighten me.
Thanx again
jimmy
In reply to by the way, is there a way by gmmy775
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