Bulova 1965 Diamond Excellency

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on December 30, 2020 - 9:22am
B
Manufacture Year
1965
Movement Model
UNK
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
I313358
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Faceted perimeter original
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Looks like this is a new one for the database. 10K white gold plate case with stainless back. Single diamond at 12 position. This is a real slim one and the faceted crystal gives the appearance that the bezel is wider than it is. Replacement band installed by me.

1965 Line Book BAWDO161  1965 Diamond Excellency "B"

Face has some crazing but it's only really apparent under magnification. Original crystal was badly scratched, but with patience and about 1 hr of vigorous  hand polishing with a cotton ball and crystal polishing compound, it came back nicely. Runs and keeps perfect time. Face appears darker around the edges due to shadowing. It's a consistent silver color in person.

12/30 DE1
12/30DE2
12/30DE3
12/30DE4
12/30DE5
neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 30, 2020 - 9:39am

For future reference, take note of the uncorrected mistake in the Line Book entry. "Faced crystal" as opposed to "Faceted". 

JimDon5822
Posted December 30, 2020 - 10:06am

Looks to be a good match to the 1965 Bulova Diamond Excellency "B".  Nice job on the bracelet.  Perfect match for this watch.  Well done. 

jabs
Posted December 30, 2020 - 10:57am

1965 Bulova Diamond Excellency "B" nice watch

mybulova_admin
Posted December 30, 2020 - 7:10pm

The old boy has lost a little of his sparkle...and has a few wrinkle around the eyes......I guess that happens to the best of us :-)

1965 Bulova Diamond Excellency "B"

Nice work on the crystal polish.