Bulova 1964 Bulova 30

Submitted by slsummers on April 2, 2023 - 6:23pm
UW
Manufacture Year
1964
Movement Jewels
30
Case Serial No.
H414795
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe I have matched this to a Bulova 30 "UW". Do you agree?  The back case says Bulova M4, 10KT RG Plate, Waterproof, and H414795

I'm embarrassed to say I can't figure out how to open this case to perform proper cleaning and provide movement details. If you know how to open this watch, please message me or reply to the thread. It would be much appreciated, and I promise to upload new pictures when cleaned ;)

Front of Watch
Back of Watch
Side of Watch
Andersok
Posted April 2, 2023 - 8:13pm

I agree with your match, this is the Bulova 30 "UW" (became the Commander "AB" in 1966).

As for gaining entry to the case, there are two steps: 1- separate the two-part stem, 2-remove the crystal with a crystal removal tool.

 

slsummers
Posted April 4, 2023 - 8:41am

Thanks for the direction on the two-part stem!  It took some work, but it finally came apart.
 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 3, 2023 - 5:50am

This watch has had a good life. Nice custom dial.

1964 Bulova 30 "UV"

1964 Bulova 30 'UW"
1964 Bulova 30 "UV"

Geoff Baker
Posted April 3, 2023 - 8:27pm

1964 Bulova 30 UW

JimDon5822
Posted April 3, 2023 - 9:29pm

Love the custom dial.  Rare to see a service award on the dial.  1964 Bulova 30 UW is a good match.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 4, 2023 - 9:07am

I agree, service award dials are not the norm; named dedications such as this are usually engraved on case back.

1964 Bulova 30 "UW"

 

slsummers
Posted April 9, 2023 - 3:39pm

Thanks for the identification assistance and direction on removing the movement.

It cleaned up nicely!
Allcleanedup