The closest match to this model is the Rawlins. The case looks identical. The Rawlins in the database has a different dial with no sub seconds. A pic of the back shows a stamp of M2 for 1962. No markings inside the case back. The movement is a real surprise. A model 8AC with an M1 stamp putting it several years after the range in the database of 49-55.
Dr. Ranftts site gives a production date range for the 8AC of '49-'61 so it would appear to be correct.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&a&2uswk&Bulova_8AC
Dig those lugs.
Was a Crystal spec used to ID this Case? I can't recall.
an identical Dated 1962 here - http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1962-unknown-1900
Mines dated 1962 as well. The id has never been confirmed as there is no ad to substantiate it . If crystal data was used, the ID is useless as the GS CMX324-2C is a perfect fit to this case, is a perfect match to the original ,and it's labeled to be for the Cromwell and Princeton. 1 star for the un-confirmed ID.
In reply to Mines dated 1962 as well. The by bourg01
1963 ad. Rawlings.
This watch was named for Mr. John L. Rawlings, once the Chief Design ENGINEER for Bulova.
He was a long-time member of the NAWCC, and died in 1989.
He liked to sail in his Chinese Junk, and was a COMMODORE of the Westport MINUTE MAN Yacht Club!
Makes you wonder, yes?