Bulova 1973 Model

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on August 13, 2021 - 6:49pm
12629-2Y
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
unknown
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
F386893
Case shape
Oval
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is a curious one with a dial treatment I have never seen. Dial is smoke gray with a mirror finish with "sparkles" in bright light. I have no idea if this is as sold, or some sort of finish deterioration. It is even and consistent over the entire dial. Very cool, but really hard to photograph. I suspect it's original as seen, but have never seen another so I have no point of reference. Face is marked "Bulova" and ""automatic". Gold markers and gold printed minutes track. Yellow gold plated base metal bezel and stainless back. I have yet to open it.....

Based on ad found in 1974linebook 190, this appears to be a  Bulova 12629-2Y on the original band.

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Geoff Baker
Posted August 13, 2021 - 9:07pm

Nice find Bob. The rapid set date is a wonderful feature. A solid click out on the crown (all the way out) advances the date one day. Super handy for those of us that don't wear the same watch everyday.

1973 Bulova Model 12629-2Y

mybulova_admin
Posted August 14, 2021 - 1:34am

It's pretty cool to see the detail in the linebook match the desciption you gave, "bright mirror finish dial highlights"

1973 Bulova Model 12629-2Y

Kathy L.
Posted August 14, 2021 - 10:10am

A nice looking model and I think the dial is unique and pretty cool looking.

1973 Bulova Model 12629-2Y