1970 McLeans Magazine advert running the Golden Clipper series and with the Stainless Steel 11616 model shown on the right. I note old advert texts are sometimes difficult to read and easily be misread, but my clear copy image of the advert shows it’s definitely 11616.
I have other detailed photographs, which I take myself as I wear the watch often. I compared this to a recent purchase (Lanco) from the same era, 25j and is great condition, but the Bulova is noticeably superior in build quality. Both feature the vertical read Day/Date aperture, though the Lanco has an excellent Date/Date Quick/Set feature, where the Bulova does not.
Very impressed with this Golden Clipper model and it is surprisingly accurate and now a favorite in my collection.
In reply to Hi bosartis15, welcome to by Geoff Baker
PS, many Bulova of this era do have the quick set date feature, of which I am a huge fan. Also, if you look long and hard you'll find the Bulova Golden Clipper sword out there, now THAT's the Golden Clipper I'm wanting.........
In reply to PS, many Bulova of this era by Geoff Baker
Nice Golden Clipper. I see it has Geoff Baker's initials on the inside case back (inside the tombstone-shapped symbol). We have been discussing various case makers which Bulova used, and was wondering what (else) that GB may stand for.
Do you have a picture of the outside case back? Nice new-looking watch!!!
In reply to Nice Golden Clipper. I see by William Smith