1971 Bulova Red dial, manual wind. The crystal is a snap in. The hands have lume in the tips and painted black on the tips. Case date code is N1, movement date code is N2, inside case ref. is Taiwan, T-3103. Outside case serial number is T010562. Movement cal. 11anc. I don't have a decent guess what this is, other than some sort of Sea King or Clipper or____? This is my second one, but I've seen a total of 4 of these, none have any identifiers on the dial. The only other notable thing is the dial makers mark is Durig-Freres Bienne, SA.
Also, here is my service video if it helps identify anything: https://youtu.be/Do3_LC185DM
It looks like a match to the Sea King "HB". I think you could call that a rust color degrade dial.
Nice looking watch.
1973 linebooks
In reply to It looks like a match to the… by Andersok
Duuuude! That's it! And rust degrade is such a great description of the dial! Thank you!!
In reply to It looks like a match to the… by Andersok
I wonder if I have the wrong case back? Cus the movement is '72 which would work for a '73 but not a '71. Does that sound right?
Great looking watch, I think you nailed it, Ken. As far as the dates go, there is only a 24 hr difference between 1971 and 1972. Watch was very likely assembled very late in 1971 or very early 1972 with end of year case - and movement produced for the 1972 run.
1973Linebook shows models available for sale that year, which would include all unsold models produced the previous fiscal year.
In reply to Great looking watch, I think… by neetstuf-4-u
Cool, that's definitely going into the fun fact file, thanks!
In reply to Great looking watch, I think… by neetstuf-4-u
At the risk of being a "tour guide to the obvious", there is only one SECOND between 1971 and 1972 - haha
In reply to At the risk of being a "tour… by Geoff Baker
Well played, Geoff :o)
I think Ken nailed it 1971 Bulova Sea King HB
1971 Bulova Sea King HB is a good match! This dial tends to fade into different colors. Picture from Dave of his various examples he has seen.
