Bulova 1960 Model

Submitted by Proby01 on May 16, 2019 - 2:37pm
511144
Manufacture Year
1960
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
80.11.301
Case shape
Other
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Other
Watch Description

Hi, just found and purchased in a trusted watch store in Manhattan Beach yesterday this Bulova, 1960, Cal 11AFAC (M0), very nice size, shape and interesting dial, from 1960, must have been a modern looking piece back then. Case manufacturer is (reading the inside back cover) is MLB which should be Maeder-Leschot of Biel  I am having trouble identifying the model, can' t find in your archives or anywhere a similar dial, Anybody has an idea of the model ? thanks and regards to all

Roby

1960 Bulova International
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1960 Bulova watch
1960 Bulova watch
Kathy L.
Posted May 17, 2019 - 11:22am

It has a great 60's look but I am not finding an ad for it.  I wonder if the markers or numbers were removed.  Unknown for now.

Proby01
Posted May 17, 2019 - 11:37am

In reply to by Kathy L.

Thanks Kathy,

for looking into it. I don' t believe that any markers or numbers were removed, all the parts look untouched. Because of the MLB case may belong to the "International" line

Thanks again if you find any more info

mybulova_admin
Posted May 18, 2019 - 6:13am

Certainly would seem to be sold for the international market. Does the movement also have the MO date code?

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 18, 2019 - 8:06am

Case markings indicate it's a model produced in Europe for the international (non-US) market. I'm sure it has a name, but our scant European ads may make it difficult to identify. This may be a candidate for the tag "International".

It bears a similar look to these (also dated 1960), with the hour markers being incorporated into the bezel ring.

https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1960-international-6295

https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1960-international-9012

 

Great watch, my vote is for 1960 "International" or unknown.

Andersok
Posted May 18, 2019 - 10:34am

Seems to also be lacking the import stamp on the movement. International model name works for me.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 3, 2022 - 7:56am

Finally found this one in "Bulova International LTD" 1964 Linebook153.

1960 International "Model 511144"

51114415111442