Bulova 1969 Sportimer Official

Submitted by Zgriff83 on February 23, 2022 - 4:24am
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Case Serial No.
1845
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
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Zgriff83
Posted February 23, 2022 - 4:34am

It's all original pieces in perfect working order. No modifications or repairs. I think it's from the year 1919 but not sure. I'd like to know more about it if anyone can tell me please and thank you. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 23, 2022 - 11:55am

What if anything is stamped on the back of the case? A picture of the movement would be of great help. It appears that a second long hand may be missing from the center arbor. One hand being stopwatch, the other a lap timer. I am not sure, but believe these timer watches were produced in the 1950's and after.

Here is one in the database dated 1972 that matches yours.

Bulova Timer - date to be determined

mybulova_admin
Posted February 24, 2022 - 2:27am

This from 1956.

The previous example was never confirmed as 1972, so thinking we need to update year accordingly.

1956 Bulova Timer

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 24, 2022 - 6:59am

I think the previous example was dated by owner's statement that there was "N2" on case back.

Kathy L.
Posted February 24, 2022 - 10:13am

This is very cool!  Could you take a photo of the back?  Is there a date code on the back (letter/number)?  

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 1, 2022 - 8:31am

Thanks you for confirming case markings. 1845 is likely the serial number and "M9" is the date code for 1969. Crown shape and case color are not consistent with 1950's ads, so your confirmation will help with future identifications.

1969 Bulova Timer

 

Astronaut M2
Posted March 1, 2022 - 11:06am

It would appear that sometime in the 1960s the crown shape was changed from round to square?