Bulova 1951 Whittier

Submitted by Paul Horner on February 6, 2024 - 5:20am
Manufacture Year
1951
Movement Model
8AC
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
4662988
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Just returned from being serviced, 14k 1951 with a 21 jewel 8AC movement. The pictures do not do it justice,  the watch looks almost brand new. The dial has not been refurbished only cleaned all original.

Pics taken Feb 6th 2024
Pics taken Feb 6th 2024
Pics taken Feb 6th 2024
Pics taken Feb 6th 2024
Pics taken Feb 6th 2024
JimDon5822
Posted February 6, 2024 - 10:44pm

Thank you for posting your watch.  I believe this to be a 1951 Bulova Whittier.   This is a first for this model and a new name for the model pull down list. 

 

Whittier

Whittier

Paul Horner
Posted February 7, 2024 - 3:33am

Bulova

This is great to know,  I wish my pictures did it justice.  I have modern Rolex,Zenith, Breitling and Omega.  However this little watch more than holds its own,to my eye the dial is incredible in the way that it catches the light. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 6, 2024 - 10:52pm

Excellent ad match, Jim! This one is a first see for me as well. Nice watch!

1951 Bulova Whittier

Paul Horner
Posted February 7, 2024 - 3:50am

Thanks,  Would this have been one of the more expensive Bulova's? I can not believe how well its aged, the dial must be very good quality. I've had the watch in my collection for over 10 years, only recently have I managed to find a watch a horologist who would service it in the UK.  He kindly sent me a picture of the movement.8ac

JimDon5822
Posted February 7, 2024 - 3:21pm

I just noticed that this has a 19MM lug width.   This is a bigger one for the period especially for a gold watch.  Nice.  

Geoff Baker
Posted February 7, 2024 - 9:53pm

Cool watch - 1951 Bulova Whittier