Bulova 1962 Jet Clipper

Submitted by DeluxeRaccoon on April 3, 2019 - 4:33pm
I
Manufacture Year
1962
Movement Model
11AFACD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
E92679
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe this to be a Jet Clipper. Got it for a bargain on eBay and couldn't be happier with it! It runs and looks great. The dial is beginning to show some patina which should make it look really unique in the future. The only thing that worries me are the hands, as they almost look rusty. Maybe just pitted? And it seems a bit hard to set, like it needs to be lubricated perhaps? The lume is is pretty nice shape and glows nicely, but shortly. Also, I was wondering about a quicker and easier way to set the date. Luckily it wasn't too far off, but if it ever sits for long, I'd like to know a faster way to set the date rather than just continuously advancing the time until I eventually get there. Any help would be appreciated. Case and 11AFACD movement are both dated 1962 (M2). All stainless steel. "Waterproof", shock resistant, anti-magnetic. It's a really nice little watch and I'm surprised I was able to get it so affordably.  Finally figured out a way to post a supporting ad, ha ha!

1962 Bulova Jet Clipper I Watch
[field_year-1962] Bulova Watch
[field_year-1962] Bulova Watch Caseback
[field_year-1962] Bulova 11AFACD Movement
[field_year-1962] Bulova Watch
Bulova Watch advert
neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 3, 2019 - 4:54pm

Nice one! I agree, it's a 

1962 Jet Clipper (variant unknown)

Going off the ad you reference. Case, face and jewel count are a match. I find no examples in the Db as a Jet Clipper, but the ad seems pretty clear.

Kathy L.
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:14pm

Very nice!  

Maybe the Jet Clipper "I"?

 

 

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:14pm

Good ad find, Kathy, I missed that one.

JC "G" looks like a match.

Kathy L.
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:16pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

I just changed the ad.  I think it is the "I", the "G" is a textured dial I think.  Thought I caught it before anyone saw ; )

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:41pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

The ad is a little confusing as to which description goes with which watch. Lugs match the bottom illustration so is the bottom watch the "G" or "I"? Based on band description, I think it's The "I"

Andersok
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:44pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

'J' is the bottom watch, and through other ads I have found this is the Yellow Gold plated version; 'I' is the similar model in SS.

'G' is the watch on the right, in yellow gold plate

Andersok
Posted April 3, 2019 - 5:38pm

Correct on the Jet Clipper 'I' variant. 'I' was the stainless version with calendar; changed to the Date King 'U' around 1964.