Bulova 1970 Sea King

Submitted by GuyMontag on
FD
Manufacture Year
1970
Movement Model
11ANACB
Movement Date Code
N0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
851362
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
1243 at 30.1mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

The blue sunburst dial on this Sea King 'FD' really catches the eye.  It has an iridescent quality and changes through different shades of blue as the watch is tilted in the light. The applied beveled hour markers also catch the light and almost twinkle when the light hits them. It is quite a striking looking watch and others must agree as it seems to command a small premium compared to others of this time period. It comes on its original bracelet with dark blue corfam inserts and in a stainless steel case (case number 2931, crystal 1243 at 30.1mm) with a 17 jewel 11ANACB movement.

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JimDon5822
Posted March 17, 2025 - 1:36pm

Congratulations on a gorgeous watch.  No doubt about this one.  1970 Bulova Sea King "FD".  It is so rare to find in original condition with the extremely rare original bracelet.  These never survive.  

GuyMontag
Posted March 17, 2025 - 2:53pm

This one was a non-runner when I bought it. It just need a bit of TLC and a few new parts. I picked up the NOS bracelet about a year after I bought the watch.



 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 17, 2025 - 1:49pm

Sweet! Nice snag, Guy.

1970 Bulova Sea King "FD".

 

Andersok
Posted March 17, 2025 - 3:54pm

Nice example of the Sea King "FD"; and nice work getting it back to original shape.

Geoff Baker
Posted March 17, 2025 - 8:33pm

A wonderful example of the 1970 Bulova Sea King FD. Well done Dave!