Rare Hinged lug model. If the 1960 GS catalogue is to be believed this is the Commuter, which makes sense given the Driver style lugs. Wonderful condition, perfect glass 3 angle crystal.
In reply to Hi Its 22.5 x 19.1. GS # by GVP
HMMM... Well it doesn't lOOk like the "Mr. Universe" model, so I'd say you get credit for this one, Gary??? And I concur on the "driver theme" relevance... as this was when the "freeways" and "suburban sprawl" were first being pushed and thus became all the rage here, in the 50s, unfortunately!
It's not in the Jan. 1953 BB glass catalog, so it was a Christmas or first quarter of '54 release, most likely???
:-) Scott
There are several models listed in G-S Catalog No. 60 as taking that size crystal, i.e.,
- Mr. Universe
- Envoy
- Commuter
If the only basis for calling this a Commuter is the hinged lugs, then I'm not convinced. One would not wear this on the side of the wrist like a driver's watch.
Also, I don't agree that it doesn't look like the Mr. Universe ad, as stated above.
Ad is from 1956. . .