Very nice. Welcome to mybulova! After extensive looking in the Bulova Linebooks, in 1970 Linebook 174, I found what I think may be your watch.
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Dial, diamond count and band appear to be a match. It would help to know the jewel count. I will also note that next to the date code, it appears case back is stamped "2 - ". That would seem to indicate the serial number is 2-313055. If that is the case, it's likely this watch is a European model produced for the international market.
In reply to Very nice. After extensive… by neetstuf-4-u
Hi! Thanks for the help. It has 24 diamonds. It looks almost the same but the dial is different, at least in how it is oriented. I don't know about watches, so I don't know if that difference makes it a completely different model or just another version.
In reply to Hi! Thanks for the help. It… by manuramos
The difference may be US model vs European model. I suspect this is the European produced version of the US built "K". I await the opinions of the other panel members.
In reply to The difference may be US… by neetstuf-4-u
Oh, okay. That makes sense, thank you very much. I will wait if anyone has any other ideas. I have another question. Do you have any idea how much is it worth? Or how could I know?
In reply to Oh, okay. That makes sense,… by manuramos
We don't do appraisals, as there are far too many variables concerning condition and market swings. It is worth at least the weight of the gold (movement removed) and value of the diamonds as scrap. As a complete watch, it's likely worth more. Your best bet is take it to a jeweler you can trust for an appraisal. Your other option is to troll ebay completed auctions for similar watches in solid gold with 24 diamonds.
Just as a point of reference, the equivalent watch sold for $650 in 1970. Dealer cost was 1/2 of that. Adjusting for inflation, that equals $2,420 dealer cost and $4,843 retail in 2022 dollars. That is retail and not true value based on components, demand, current desirability, scarcity and quality.
In reply to We don't do appraisals, as… by neetstuf-4-u
Yes, I understand. Thank you!
Nice linebook match Bob! What a beautiful watch!
1969 Bulova Christian Dior "K"
Linebook listing also states 14K band, were-as the subject watch looks to marked 18K (.750)
1969 Christian Dior "K" does still look to be a very close match.
Looks to be an international model based on this ad. Confirms 18KT.
1969 Bulova International Model #51 70 58
Nice find Jim! I agree as the band gold had me thinking it might be international.
1969 Bulova International Model #51 70 58