This one had me stumped for a bit. I was thinking the dial was black but after review under a bright light the dial is a dark blue. Then I found the match in the 1973 Linebook. This is a first example in MyBulova of this variant. 1971 Bulova Sea King GR. The case is stainless steel with a BLUE quadrant dial with Black edged white hour markers and white hands. Both the case and 11AN 17J movement have an N1 date code. The linebook listing says White/Yellow so I am assuming this means the blue dial was offered in both case colors rather than a two tone bracelet. Not sure what happened to the dial but I think the dail fade is awesome.
I'll agree with the SK "GR" if you feel the dial is blue. The aged effect is unique.
In reply to I'll agree with the SK "GR"… by Andersok
Yes. It is 100% blue.
The 71 Accutron Date & Day "BD" is also listed as having a blue dial, yet appears very similar to this watches color, mat black. I think these dials are paper based, or something very similaer anf often flake, using pieces of the dial print. Even the 1970 Bulova Chrono C has a simialr printed paper/decal dial print.
Sure is a match for a 1971 Bulova Sea King "GR" as per the linebook.
Love that dial deterioration!
1971 Bulova Sea King "GR"