Bulova 1978 -Unknown

Submitted by tkm3rd on
Manufacture Year
1978
Movement Model
1000.11
Movement Date Code
N8
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
3808?
Case shape
Oval
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
-
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This submission for identification contains a Bulova 17 jewel Swiss 1000.11 mechanical movement. The case back is marked "Bulova 10K RGP bezel, stainless steel back", date code N8; interior stamped 3808. The bracelet is marked "TOP 1/20 10KT GF Kreisler USA Botm Stainless Steel". The dial is stunning, with a darker tan sunburst effect and very legible white markers. There is a signed crown as well. 

After service on 4/03/2025, Weishi 1000 T/G values were: +/-5sd rate, 228° amp, 0.0ms/be. 

I can't help but think it is one of the last mechanical ladies watches put out by Bulova before the domination of quartz.

front of watch
movement
inside case
rear of case
complete watch
Kathy L.
Posted July 2, 2026 - 1:40am

So far I am only finding a white dial for this one in all the years I have looked at.

At Unknown for now

mybulova_admin
Posted July 2, 2026 - 7:14am

They're the closest I can find also. Alas no match.

1978 Unknown for me.

JimDon5822
Posted July 2, 2026 - 1:55pm

This case with a 23J movement in the 1973-1976 Linebook shows this as a Concerto.   It lists two variants that do not have a black dial. Since this is a 17J version with no match to the dial I am going with Unknown.  

 

Geoff Baker
Posted July 3, 2026 - 9:58am

1978 Bulova Unknown