Bulova 1959 Sea King

Submitted by FranciscoMIII on September 18, 2021 - 2:05am
CW
Manufacture Year
1959
Movement Model
11AFC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
D480156
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
29.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I beleive this is a 1959 Bulova Sea King CW. Unfortunately I can't figure out the case number. I'd like to replace the gasket, movement ring the dial and get the correct crystal for this watch.   Outside case marked: Bulova, L9 Pat. Pend., Waterproof, 10K R.G.P. Bezel, Stainless steel back, D480156   Inside case marked: Bulova Fifth Avenue New York   Movement marked: Bulova watch co., 11AFC, 17 Jewels, L9 unadjusted Swiss, BXW Thanks as always 

Front w/incorrect crystal
Inside case
Movement
Outside case
Watch before cleaning and new crystal
Used to show why I beleive its a sea king
Andersok
Posted September 18, 2021 - 7:37am

I agree, I think this is the Sea King "CW", as seen here.

I'm not sure that the case number was being used in 1959. I believe that started in the early 60s. This watch was likely being referenced using the model number, which was #201 (#13225 in 1960).

I cannot find any data for the crystal or movement ring, but I know the gasket used will have a circular extension where it fits into the crown opening.

JimDon5822
Posted September 18, 2021 - 9:16pm

I agree that this is a 1959 Bulova Sea King "CW"

Sea King CW

Geoff Baker
Posted September 18, 2021 - 10:17pm

1959 Bulova Sea King CW

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 19, 2021 - 10:01am

 1959 Bulova Sea King "CW"