Bulova 1953 President

Submitted by Andersok on November 20, 2015 - 9:53am
C
Manufacture Year
1953
Movement Model
10BM
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
5633773
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1953 Bulova President 'C'

Case is 10K RGP with stainless back, dated L3, inside roman numerals of VII VII III to match the last three of s/n; butler finish dial with gilt markers looks to be original, has the 3, 9, and 12 numerals; 21-jewel 10BM movement is dated L1, so not sure if original or replaced at some point; crown is signed; also has the original Bulova band and President display case

1952 Ad

1953 Ad showing a match to the current hands; period ads are not consistent with hand style, some showing the alpha style and some the dauphine style

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jabs
Posted November 20, 2015 - 9:56am

1953 Bulova President "C", nice one original band

denupnorth
Posted November 20, 2015 - 10:16am

Great watch and fantastic pictures.

JP
Posted November 20, 2015 - 3:01pm

President C and I am preparing to travel to your house under cover of darkness to fulfill my dreams of owning a magnificent collection of perfect watches :)

Geoff Baker
Posted November 21, 2015 - 6:27am

Pretty easy to ID a Bulova President. This is another of the most recognizable Bulovas of the 50's. Nice to see the whole package.

1953 Bulova President "C"

William Smith
Posted November 23, 2015 - 4:03am

President C works.  Nice one.  your on a President run too now.

plainsmen
Posted November 27, 2015 - 11:20am

Some really nice pics.  Great job on the lightbox work.  President C is a good call.