Bulova 1969 -Unknown

Submitted by AGG983 on
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
G398085
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Given to  a relative in the Bahamas. Currently not working.  

Bulova Mens watch (front)
Bulova Mens watch (rear)
Bulova Mens watch (rear) open case
JimDon5822
Posted September 16, 2024 - 10:24am

I have seen this case before but not the dial color.   Can you confirm the color of the dial?   I believe there was a silver and a gilt dial.   If this is more of a gold dial then I might have a match to it. 

 

AGG983
Posted September 16, 2024 - 10:40am

Hello JimDon5822,

It is as shown in the (poor) photo, very dark silver/grey, shiny gunmetal.  Certainly not gold.

Thanks for your comments.

mybulova_admin
Posted September 16, 2024 - 5:54pm

I'm finding a case match to the Sea King "CW", but not a dial match. Still looking.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 16, 2024 - 9:05pm

This case is so distinct it submit it must be the Sea King CX or CW. I haven't found (yet?) another example of this case design. I agree that the dial doesn't match but am curious to know what movement it has. Compare to Bob's Watch

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 17, 2024 - 5:04am

I don't think it will be the CX or CW variant but matches the 'SEA KING'  

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 17, 2024 - 5:17am

*the dial is the 'variant' in the CX vs the CW 

The subject dial matches neither. 

AGG983
Posted September 18, 2024 - 8:26am

Thanks for all the comments, looks like the only way is to get at the movement.  As I am a complete novice in watchmaking, how could I best access the movement, and are there any special tools I need (can purchase)?  I am quite willing to have a go at accessing the movement, but obviously do not want to do any damage...

Thanks again.

GuyMontag
Posted September 20, 2024 - 10:50pm

There are tools you can buy to help, but you may be able to open the case back with just your fingernails. If you look at the back you will see the silver metal ring with cutouts. Try putting the fingernail from each thumb into those cutouts and turning counter clockwise. 

JimDon5822
Posted September 20, 2024 - 8:43pm

I am comfortable with a Sea King designation with no variant.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 20, 2024 - 9:14pm

Panel  - Sea King?