Bulova 1957 Sea King

Submitted by Chris Fox on September 22, 2018 - 1:43pm
Manufacture Year
1957
Movement Model
11AC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
63175
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Other
Crystal details
27.6
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

It has a US Zone Germany  Runs, keeps time, only the band has been replaced. 

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Andersok
Posted September 22, 2018 - 4:02pm

In 1957 this one could be the Sea King model; 1957 ad here.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 23, 2018 - 6:53am

Hi Chris, welcome to myBulova. These "US Zone" marked watches fascinate me. The 'occupation' officially ended in May 1955 yet we see these markings showing up later as in the example you've brought.  I agree with Ken (Andersok) that the watch is quite a bit like the Sea King model he links to although the lugs seem to be different. The dial and hand appear to be a match.

I'm tentative on the ID but would go along with Sea King

Andersok
Posted September 24, 2018 - 7:57am

One other possibility is the Surfmaster, though these do not show up in ads or in the pricelists until 1959. The lugs do appear more similar to the subject watch. I am still leaning more with the Sea King id for '57.

Reverend Rob
Posted September 24, 2018 - 9:25pm

I've seen three more of these on the 'Bay in recent months.

Tentative Sea King.

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 26, 2018 - 7:33am

Tentative Sea King for me

Kathy L.
Posted September 26, 2018 - 11:29am

I am good with tenative Sea King.

Chris Fox
Posted November 9, 2018 - 12:06am

Thank you all for making part of this group. I will add more of my Bulovas. 

JimDon5822
Posted April 11, 2021 - 8:47pm

Confirming model from 1957 Linebook BAWD0132

1957 Bulova Sea King. (No Variant Listed)

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