Bulova 1959 Bulova 23

Submitted by rockin ray on August 18, 2016 - 3:33am
Mystery Dial
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
10BZAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
E397083
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
mystery
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I picked this up a couple of months ago I believe it's a 23 jewel mystery dial. It has L9 on the movement and adjusted to six positions on rotor weight. The case is stamped Bulova and says shock resistant 110 anti magnetic 10.K.T.R.G.P it looks in great condition and runs well. Just some plate loss on snap back plate at edge.

1959 Bulova 23 Mystery Dial watch
1959 Bulova watch
1959 Bulova watch
rockin ray
Posted August 18, 2016 - 4:24am

Hi Jabs thanks for the update but find it hard to believe from advert it's waterproof with just a snap back . Thanks Ray

Geoff Baker
Posted August 18, 2016 - 6:08am

Nice watch Ray. If you can believe it, advertising in the 50's and 60's wasn't as 'truthful' as it has to be today. Late in the 1960's watch companies were required to use the term 'water resistant' instead of 'waterproof'. A good rule of thumb is that if it doesn't have a screw down crown, it really shouldn't go underwater. 

Bulova 23 "Mystery Dial"

rockin ray
Posted August 18, 2016 - 6:54am

Hi Geoff, thanks for the feedback. My problem with my watches is that I teach rock n roll dance classes so I need to be careful which watch I put on if it ain't got a screwdown back with gasket when my body temperature rises I get condensation under the lens which we all no ain't good having moisture in a watch. That's why I was curious about this model because there is no gasket on back like other 23 models. Thanks again Ray

Andersok
Posted August 18, 2016 - 7:12am

Bulova 23 "Mystery Dial"

JP
Posted August 18, 2016 - 1:15pm

23 Mystery Dial