Bulova 1979 Slimline

Submitted by Murray Bollen on
Manufacture Year
1979
Movement Model
N9
Movement Date Code
N9
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Oval
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
30mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Designated on face as "Slimline" with double diamond at "12" and single diamonds on 3,6,&9.  Is squarish / ovoid in shape with Gold Face and has stamped 10k GF back.  Designation on back is "N9" which leads me to believe , from the date codes reference table, it's of 1979 vintage.  Bracelet is a beautiful integrated gold mesh, with an original Bulova locking clasp, and had original Bulova crown.  Regrettably I cannot open the case without damaging so I thought best left alone. It winds, although tight, but keeps excellent time,  Could not find any similar design in the database (other than a round one of similar vintage) nor in a Internet search.

I have had this watch in my personal collection for some 20 years   

Slimline face
Slimline face 2
Slimline face 3
Slimline back
Slimline Bracelet
Kathy L.
Posted November 17, 2025 - 10:54am

I found an ad from 1979 for it but no name unfortunately.  After looking through newspaper ads I am not sure Slimline was a model line but more of a description term, like Set O Matic was.  Still ok with having the name as an ID to keep them together though.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 17, 2025 - 6:23pm

Kathy, nice ad find. I will agree on the ID of

1979 Slimline.

Gotta love the diamond dial!

JimDon5822
Posted November 17, 2025 - 11:33pm

I have seen quite a few Bulova Ads for the Bulova Slimline starting in about 1977.   With it on the dial I am good with 1979 Bulova Slimline.