Bulova 1956 Bulova 23

Submitted by MGD001 on March 27, 2017 - 7:26pm
O
Manufacture Year
1956
Movement Model
10BPAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
B124735
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1956 Sunburst 23 - 10 KGF Top Case, scallop with black dial. Looks to be the original band.

1956 Bulova 23 watch
1956 Bulova watch
1956 Bulova watch
1956 Bulova watch
1956 Bulova watch
Andersok
Posted March 28, 2017 - 7:18am

Believe this to be the black dial 'O' variant pre-1958 before it was called the 'OW', as discussed in this thread a while back.

The band would be a later addition, as that type of back configuration was not from the 50s. Also the crown looks to have been replaced, and the dial has likely been redone - the lettering is off a bit and too close, and there is no 'Selfwinding' in the lower area.

Geoff Baker
Posted March 29, 2017 - 5:43am

I agree with the Bulova 23 designation but am tentative on adding a variant. I understand your logic Ken, as usual I have a hard time assigning a model or variant without something to support it.

MGD001
Posted April 2, 2017 - 4:37pm

The reason I thought the band was original is because it references the case "10kGF Top Case". That is a reference to the watch case and not the top of the band, correct? 

JimDon5822
Posted August 26, 2021 - 9:06pm

Confirming model and variant from the 1957 Linebook BAWD0131 PAGE 38

1956 Bulova 23 "O"

Bulova 23 OBulova 23 O

Geoff Baker
Posted August 26, 2021 - 9:41pm

You've been vindicated Ken!