Just got this one and it's got a crazy cool dial like I have never seen before. Ever so slightly raised ribs on a silver dial radiating from the 6 upward. The ribs are just high enough to cast a shadow on the dial low areas in bright light. The effect is pretty amazing.
Single piece stainless steel case is a front loader. "Marks" seen on dial at 10 and 2 position are actually shadows from imperfections in the crystal that look like melted spots from solvent. I polished the majority out but it needs more. My fingers started to cramp up......
I looked for ID on this one for a couple days plowing through the linebooks from 1957 to 1965 looking for the dial ribbing with no luck. My second time through, I looked for recessed crown and indice/number style. Got a hit in 1962 book 148. When I enlarged the images and manipulated light/shadow, the lines are faint but visible. It's all about the angle the photo was taken from, resolution and the lighting.
1960 Sea Clipper "WW"
A first for the database. I have to believe this one is pretty uncommon. Speidel band was installed by me and really close to the linebook. Runs and keeps time. Yay!
In reply to Nice linebook match and I… by Kathy L.
In reply to Gotta like the dial on this… by Andersok
I love that dial, it's definitely the first time we've seen anything like it on a Bulova watch.
I stood with my left leg in the air, my right arm held above my head and both eyes closed....I think you're spot on with the linebook entry. You can just see the radiant lines.
1960 Bulova Sea Clipper "WW"
In reply to I love that dial, it's… by mybulova_admin
Thanks for the extra effort Stephen, I hope you didn't hurt yourself.....I bid this one with 5 seconds left. Put my right hand on the keyboard, put down my beer, took my wallet in my left hand, closed my eyes, hit "bid" and threw my wallet at the window. Thankfully, it hit the window frame and the winning bid amount only went up $1.
In reply to Thanks for the extra effort… by neetstuf-4-u