Bulova 1971 Clipper

Submitted by peatnick on January 26, 2023 - 8:57pm
B
Manufacture Year
1971
Movement Model
11ANACD
Movement Date Code
N2
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
H979069
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Sea King 'CD'

Clipper B
Caseback has tab at 12 under retention ring
peatnick
Posted January 26, 2023 - 9:21pm

Tab on case back lines up with notch at 12

Geoff Baker
Posted January 26, 2023 - 9:27pm

Hi peatnick, nice watch. I don't think this one is a Sea King CD for two reasons. The CD's we have in the dB have a different style "12" on the dial and their dials are numbered 2-4-6-10-12. Also the lugs on your watch appear to have a slight taper. I'm still looking. I'm pretty sure we'll find something.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 26, 2023 - 9:36pm

OK - how about a 1971 Bulova Clipper B - I think this is a match

1971 Clipper B BAWD0177 pg 40-1.jpg

1971 Clipper B BAWD0177 pg 40-2.jpg

peatnick
Posted January 26, 2023 - 9:46pm

Looks like it but doesn't the bw reference photo say safe king on the dial?  

 

Andersok
Posted January 27, 2023 - 10:29am

Agree with Clipper "B"

There was a short time where Sea King appeared on the dial, but the model name was different.

Kathy L.
Posted January 27, 2023 - 8:28pm

Yes dial details vary sometimes like that.

1971 Bulova Clipper "B"

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 27, 2023 - 8:45pm

1971 Bulova Clipper "B"

peatnick
Posted January 27, 2023 - 9:08pm

Ok Clipper B with Sea King on the dial, tapered lugs are comfortable. It's been running good for 24 hours so I'll put a strap on tomorrow and see how it does on the wrist. Thanks again all!