Bulova 1960 Military Issue

Submitted by Ken N on July 27, 2022 - 10:05am
A-17A
Manufacture Year
1960
Movement Model
10BNCH
Movement Date Code
M0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
AF-59-13612
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
-
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

myBulova.com, Cleaning out my mothers home after her passing, I came across this non-functioning Bulova Watch in her closet.  I have never seen this watch before, nor I have never seen her wear it (possibly because it is non-functioning).  I would like to get it repaired since this is the only heirloom I have from her, especially if it will justify the cost in doing so.  I do not have the proper tools to remove the backing on the watch, so my information may be a bit lacking on jewel numbers and so on.  Here is the information on the back of the watch: Watch Navig. Type A17A Spec. MIL-W-6433A MFR. Bulova Part No. 10BNCH MFR. Bulova Ser. No. AF-59-13612 Order No. DA-36-038-ORD-20792M Stock No. 6645-557-5596 US. PROPERTY Any help would be greatly appreciated in finding out some history on this watch from the community. 

Sincerely,  Ken N.

Front of watch
Back of watch
neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 2, 2022 - 6:57am

Movement marked "M0"

1960 Bulova Military Issue A-17A 

JimDon5822
Posted August 2, 2022 - 9:52pm

That makes sense.  1960 Bulova Military Issue A-17A

Ken N
Posted August 3, 2022 - 7:45pm

I would really like to get the watch repaired, but after seeing what my local options are, I need a recommended shop I can send it to.  I live in New Mexico, US.  Thank you all again for help in identifying the year of the watch, now comes the search on who had originally owned it in the family.