Bulova 1972 Chronograph

Submitted by Geoff Baker on July 25, 2013 - 4:59pm
F
Manufacture Year
1972
Movement Model
14EFAD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
3-351048
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
37 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1972 Bulova Chronograph "F", New Old Stock. This watches all stainless steel case measures 44mm across (less crown) and 43mm top to bottom. Movement is 14EFAD and is unique in that the winding stem is on the "9" side of the dial. It also winds toward the wearer, as opposed to away. Date window is found in "6" position, there is no seconds hand complication other than the red chrono hand, which runs only when activated . Small chrono dial on right measures minutes, dial on the left measures hours. Hang tag identifies watch as model 31007 Chronograph "F". Original clam shell box is included. What I find fascinating about the chronograph feature is that the 'speed' markings go down past 60 to 50 MPH (or KPH) while other chronos of the era stop at 60 and begin at either 1000 M/KPH or 700 M/KPH.

I've been stalking this model for years, one finally came to me NOS!! Might be giving my Chronograph "C" a run for coolest Bulova in the collection.

Added 7/24/2013

Photos Updated 6/11/2020

1972 Bulova Chronograph F 1 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
1972 Bulova Chronograph F 2 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
1972 Bulova Chronograph F 3 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
1972 Bulova Chronograph F 4 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
1972 Bulova Chronograph F 5 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
1972 Bulova Chronograph F 6 Geoffrey Baker 6 11 2020
Geoff Baker
Posted July 25, 2013 - 5:00pm

Movement Photo

Reverend Rob
Posted July 25, 2013 - 5:38pm

I'm going out on a limb, and say 31007 Chronograph F. 

Where do you find these things??!! $215 in 1972 is $1200 in today's money, for comparison.

 

JP
Posted July 25, 2013 - 7:40pm

He has a way back machine and time travels. It's the only answer to his amazing finds.

Nice one Geoff.

31007 Chronograph F it is 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted July 26, 2013 - 6:03am

'CHRONOGRAPH' "F"

Nice one Geoff, any possibility of obtaining the Case reference # ?

Geoff Baker
Posted July 26, 2013 - 1:48pm

7081-1 is machine stamped inside case back.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 27, 2013 - 4:52am

That is amazing condition Geoff! Tentative Chronograph "F" for me too.

I love how the Tach goes to 50 seconds, unlike the standard 60 seconds.

Parts for the 7081-1:

Crystal: 7081-1AW
Crown: 825W
Gasket: G861
 

Reverend Rob
Posted June 12, 2020 - 2:32pm

You know, that's a lot of watch for $215. Even today, that equates to only $1350, and I would gladly pay that much for such a one. Realistically, an automatic chronograph like this nowadays would sell for at least 3K, and if it were a status brand like Breitling, to which it is related, 6-7K.