Hi everyone,
I'm new here and joined because I have an old Bulova watch that I'm trying to get identified. What I know about the watch:
- It was purchased around the 60's and it originally had a leather band.
- It is a self-winding model.
- The following information is on the back of the watch, I didn't open the case because I'm not really sure how and I don't want to mess it up.
- Bulova
- 10K. R.G.P. Bezel / Stainless Steel Back
- Shock Resistant
- I650262 (That is a capital i incase anyone asks)
- Anti-Magnetic
- Waterproof
And here are some images of the watch:
Again, the band is not original and the bottom text reads : Water30Proof.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/synergy421/IMAG0099.jpg
Here's the back.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/synergy421/IMAG0103.jpg
This is with the flash on and the color is more accurate.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/synergy421/IMAG0101.jpg
Side.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/synergy421/IMAG0105.jpg
Other side.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/synergy421/IMAG0106.jpg
Other side.
Let me know if there's anything else I can attempt to answer.
In reply to Have you contacted Bulova by mybulova_admin
In reply to The Jewel count of the by FifthAvenueRes…
I called the hotline I found on the website. 1-800-A-Bulova I think it was. They were asking me for a code like the ones I've been hearing about that has a single letter and a number on the back of the case. I didn't have the exact code the lady was asking for so I was transferred to someone else. The next lady also asked for the code, when I could not produce it she told me that their codes only go back to the 50's and that I could try a local jeweler. I did not send them a photo, if I had contact with them through email I would have. Maybe I'll try calling back and asking for email correspondence.
1965 'BULOVA 30'
http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1965-bulova-30-1692
'water30proof' Dial insignia could indicate Waterproof to 30 meters and have no bearing on the movement inside which would mean an entirely different model.
The Finish to the OP's Watch Case and Dial are 100% 'COMMANDER':
found in the descriptive text - lower left of the 1965 ad.
Hi guys! Thanks for the input. In regards to the text under theserial number. I'm not really sure what you're looking at, there is an imprint on the band that appears in the photo but I don't think that's what you're looking at. Please let me know if I can submit some clearer images for you.
Normally a 30 jewel movemet of this vintage would have 30 jewels written on the dial. Can you confirm what is actually written on the dial.
It certainly has the look and case of a Commander.
Popping it into a jeweler to take the back off and noting down all the numbers on the movement and inside back case would also benefit.