Bulova 1961 President

Submitted by ldhunter1959 on July 29, 2013 - 10:48am
Manufacture Year
1961
Movement Model
unknown
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
F247841
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This watch was given to me about 30 years ago by my father who bought lots of watches. I like it because it is compact and light and keeps pretty darn good time. Just spent 6 months getting it "repaired," probably getting cleaned and lubed.

Would like to know what model it is.

1961 (MI) Bulova uploaded on 7/29/2013
Bulova watch
Bulova watch
ldhunter1959
Posted July 31, 2013 - 10:05am

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

In running through the ads before posting my watch, I had not seen this one. Definitely seems to fits the bill. This is a thin watch, which is why I wear it to this day. And I did not see many with the separate second hand in those adds. I like it better than my newer Citizen or Bulova watches. Kind of afraid my Harley's shaking might not be too good on it.

JP
Posted July 29, 2013 - 5:45pm

Unknown for now.

Geoff Baker
Posted July 30, 2013 - 5:31am

I would like to see a larger photo before I make a call on this one. Any chance?

ldhunter1959
Posted July 31, 2013 - 9:59am

In reply to by Geoff Baker

I added some additional pics. With the 150KB limit, it can be a challenge.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 1, 2013 - 5:52am

In reply to by ldhunter1959

I use Nikon View NX2 to edit large digital files. It is, I think, available as a free download. It allows me to resize (it's called 'Convert' in the application) to the pixel size requirements of the site while maintaining a higher resolution.  The editing tools are very easy to use as well.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 1, 2013 - 5:56am

This is a cool watch. I assumed that the unique lugs would make it easy to identify but alas, I find no match in our ad db either. I'm going with "Unknown" for now.  The '23' designation is tempting as Bulova was marketing that line late fifties as well but nothing quite like this beauty.

bourg01
Posted August 1, 2013 - 5:15pm

Gent's, I'm thinking " President " variant yet unknown. Fits the bill for the thin Pres line of the period.

mybulova_admin
Posted August 3, 2013 - 7:43am

I believe His Excellency also fits the bill.

1958 Bulova His Excellency