Manufacture Year
1971
Case Serial No.
2-469419
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
30 × 41 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description
Bulova Longchamp Ellipse “Lapislazzuli” / lapis lazuli dial, likely early 1970s.
What I found online:
- A matching listing identifies it as Bulova Longchamp Ellipse Lapislazzuli, reference 489990, 1970–1979, with a 30 × 41 mm ellipse case and manual-wind movement.
- One auction/listing claims it was produced in about 25 pieces worldwide, but I’d treat that as seller-claimed, not proven factory documentation.
- Another current/archived dealer listing had one priced around €1,399, described as new old stock with box/papers.
- Your photo matches the key traits: Bulova, Longchamp, blue stone-like dial, ellipse/oval case, Swiss marking, and mesh bracelet.
My mom purchased as a Father's Day gift in 1971. I was born in Feb of that year and I was their first. Location of purchase was in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. I remember him wearing it as a kid and I thought I’d ask my parents about this watch. Mom goes upstairs and comes down with it along with some other cool vintage watches. Such a cool color dial.
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