Bulova 1957 -Unknown

Submitted by OldTicker on January 15, 2012 - 9:49pm
Manufacture Year
1957
Movement Model
8AC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
B960542
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Crystal details
GS CMX326-35 21.6 x 17.6mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1957 Bulova Unknown, 17J 8AC movement with a very unusual date code...L2 factory stamped and L7 hand stamped, so I don't know what was going on there. It has a 10K RGP bezel and caseback that is stamped L7. The case measures 21.3mm wide and 36.9mm lug to lug. The Black Diamond Dial (Diamonds tested real) has raised Gold markers and Gold Dauphine hands, a new GS crystal has been installed and it has been fitted with a nice Gold & Black expansion band. I have seen this model pictured here, but its not in the database under unknown or known models, so its in the forms someplace. Very nice looking and running watch, might have to wear it a few times this year...

1957 Bulova Unknown 17J 8AC
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FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 29, 2012 - 1:22pm

Lisa,

The ad was submitted to the site and was in the database. I just double checked and it has since vanished.... The blurred 1959 ad can be quite useful, after a couple of drinks, in the correct light and by squinting.

The L2 / L7 stamp on the Movement is interesting. Trade in program Watch?

NOVA
Posted March 29, 2012 - 1:33pm

I have to admit that OT's watch seems a bit of a hodgepodge, albeit a good looking one.

The inconsistent dates, atypical dial, and jewel count that doesn't jive with my two examples or the ad (I'm pretty sure that ad reads twenty-something jewels and shows this model), do seem to point to a cobble job.  It's all Bulova, but likely not all original or intended to go together.  That's just my opinion; other's may differ.

Fifth, I will definitely try out your ad deciphering method.  Sounds fun and may result in completely new revelations.  I'm assuming the "correct light" would be "dimmed".

William Smith
Posted March 29, 2012 - 2:23pm

NOVA
Posted March 29, 2012 - 2:31pm

Or maybe you need to dim the lights, have a few drinks, and squint.  I think we should all try that.

OldTicker
Posted March 29, 2012 - 8:02pm

I don't know what to think on this one Ladies & Gents, I bought it here locally at a estate auction, and it wasn't someone that was into collecting or working on watches...so how he acquired it and the weird double date stamp has me scratching my head.

I too remember seeing the ad with this watch case in the ad database, but its not there anymore...dam ghosts...

JimDon5822
Posted May 10, 2020 - 8:53pm

I found an ad for a 1957 Beau Brummel with a 17J movement and an exact match (except color) to the dial.  The case is clearly different.  

1957 Beau Brummel AD

mybulova_admin
Posted June 24, 2023 - 5:56am

Whilst not the "C" variant, I think the Gallahad series might be a contender.

1957 Bulova Gallahad

Geoff Baker
Posted June 24, 2023 - 9:09pm

Sure wish I could see a side shot on that linebook, I think you might be on to something Stephen.