This watch has been offered to me and I am hesitating to buy it. The movement seems from 1966? and the case from 1970. Was that common? And was this one US or Swiss made? Strange thing is that on the inside of the case is engraved 'Germany'. How come? All information is very welcome. Thank you so much,
Emile
Could it be that the watch is from 1966 (according to the movement) and that the caseback (from Germany) is a replacement?
The 10COAC movement is correct for case reference #2591, so that is a good sign. German made cases of this era are also normal.
Although a 1966 dated movement might suggest a replacement movement, the model is still correct for this watch.
Either way we would tend to date the watch to 1970 based on the case. If we find a dial match only in 1966 then it's highly possible that the case and movement (+dial) are a marriage,
We'll examine the official linebooks we have to determine what might ne.
Has Bulova ever released a 30 jeweled movement without indicating such on the dial?
I'm unable to match this one to an ad. I would say the movement is not original if it date stamped to 1966.
The dial would not be original to '66; it would have Selfwinding instead of Automatic.
Unknown
I am unable to find a match to the watch. I have to go with unknown.
Are you able to confirm the movement date?
Do you have a photo of the movement date code?
I could not find a match either. Cool watch, I like it with that band.
Unknown
I'm skeptical of a four year difference in case and movement dates. My thoughts are that this watch is assembled from parts out of several watches.