My Dad recently died and left a drawer full of watches. One is of interest. On the back is marked... 10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE BULOVA L3 I understand L3 means 1953. and at the bottom are the numbers... 7137011 I have looked carefully at the 1953 watch images on this site ( Bulova were busy watch makers! ) and i cannot find it, though the Hadley has a somewhat similiar face. I do not know how to open a watch to see any internal markings. Any suggestions on the model or value? It keeps time, including the small second hand, but needs to be wound every day or two.
In reply to Welcome to myBulova.com, I am by jabs
Hi GhostFish, welcome. I'm a big fan of inherited watches, to have a 'drawer full' would be a dream. I assume your father was a watch collector of sorts. Unfortunately we can't give an appraisal here, there are just too many factors. In terms of the model I think it's an Ambassador. Very nice looking watch.
In reply to Hi GhostFish, welcome. I'm a by Geoff Baker
In reply to Looks like a very close match by Andersok
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Looks like a very close match Geoff; just slight differences in the seconds track and the number 12 looks to be the number instead of the two arrows on subj watch. I can go with Ambassador.
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Nothing like the OP's watch. The lugs are like "commas" in the subject, and the dial is totally different too.
The one in the ad Geoff posted is actually the Ambassador "B".
Thanks Fellas.
Not quite the Ambassador but close. I am considering going back to the watch repairman and have him open it for details / markings. He pointed it out as a nice watch on my first visit and suggested a value of about $300. US. I will update this once i do.
I went to 3 business's with a bag full of watches. The one prize was a Rolex. My Dad was not a "collector" but a "retainer", never throwing anything away.
:)