I do not know the year but I do remember my father wearing this in the 80's. I took to the watch store today for a cleaning so I can hand it down to my son. They said it was likely a knock off. I didn't ask further questions and they would not open the back of it. Under Bulova on the face it does say ACCURATE not Acutron and I have not been able to pull up any Bulova ACCURATE watches. Is it likely a knock off?
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I'm not familiar with the model and other than the word Bulova on the dial, it could have been made by anyone. I suspect though that the jeweller was correct in it being an Asian knockoff. 23 on the dial would suggest a 23 jewelled movement so it would be interesting to see what is actually inside.
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Do you feel it is worth it to send it out to a reputable jeweler that will open the back? This person out a gouge in the back trying to open it and wouldn't go any further. Thank you. I am very curious now. My father has since passed and would like to give to my son but would love to have the history.
This is not a Bulova brand watch. I have seen quite a few of them with Bu ova and Se ko names. They usually have a pin lever movement similar to a Timex type. They were low cost watches intended to allow the wearer to have what appeared to be a more expensive branded Bulova or Seiko watch. Interestingly the designs were never close to an actual Bulova or Seiko watch so I would not call it a Fake. As for repair, the pin lever movements have no jewels but are fairly solid runners. That being said I do not think you will find many watchmakers willing to repair it. I would keep as a keepsake from your father.