Bulova 1973 Sea King

Submitted by teakyou on January 30, 2023 - 4:21pm
GE
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
11AN
Movement Date Code
N3
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
323191
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Star
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This is another watch from a bag of old watches that a friend gave me. The silver on the dial hasn't fared well over the past 50 years, but I kind of like the look. The case back is dated N1, but the 11 AN movement says N3. I saw similar cases in ads for Sea Kings and Oceanographers, but I'm guessing it's a Sea King, since the back is pressed on, not screwed, and it's a manual winder with no seconds hand.

Thanks again,

TQ

front
dial
11 AN movement
case back
inside case back
JimDon5822
Posted January 31, 2023 - 8:39pm

This one appears to be a 1973 Bulova Sea King "GE" based on the 1973 line book.  This model it was very common for the blue minute track to degrade.

73 Sea King GE

Geoff Baker
Posted January 31, 2023 - 8:57pm

1973 Sea King GE

Kathy L.
Posted February 2, 2023 - 11:26am

I like how the dial has aged, very unique in a good way.

1973 Bulova Sea King "GE"

Andersok
Posted February 3, 2023 - 10:56am

Sea King "GE", this one has been well worn.