Bulova 1974 President

Submitted by plainsmen on August 3, 2022 - 1:24am
Set-O-Matic
Manufacture Year
1974
Movement Model
11BSACB
Movement Date Code
N4
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
932236
Case shape
Oval
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Wow just a really cool mid 70's watch from Bulova.  The back is unusual that it isn't marked Bulova, but it sure is indeed a Bulova.  Maybe made for overseas as we've seen with some of these Set-O-Matics?

1974 Bulova Set-O-Matic 8-2-22 F
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neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 4, 2022 - 5:26pm

As I recall, there seemed to be much debate in the past about these being Bulova assembled, or Pacific Rim/India/Pakistan  produced using Bulova movements. Here is one that appears identical. It's odd that there is neither a date stamp or "Bulova" on the case. I can't find a reference to this one in ads or linebooks.

I am going to have to vote Unknown for the time being.

mybulova_admin
Posted August 4, 2022 - 6:11pm

We can check the 7596-1 case reference in the 1972 ABC part catalog. That should give us a hint if it's legit or not. The reference should show the movement 11BSACB.

The watch does have a familiar look about it.

SpaceviewM2
Posted August 4, 2022 - 8:12pm

Case Reference

mybulova_admin
Posted August 6, 2022 - 12:25am

So the case is legit and houses the correct movement. Now to match a model.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 4, 2022 - 9:17pm

We've seen these before, some suspect (wide gap between movement and case date code). Typically they had the stylized Goddess of Time on the case back. I do not know te model (Unknown) but there is very faint markings on the case back outside. I think this one is legit. I call this case style "Stadium".

JimDon5822
Posted August 8, 2022 - 1:43pm

Definitely a legit watch.  I remembered it from a 1974 ad I found in the forum.  1974 Bulova President Set-O-Matic

74 President Set O Matic

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 8, 2022 - 2:08pm

Jim, well done. I think you nailed this one!

1974 President Set-O-Matic

Kathy L.
Posted August 11, 2022 - 4:50pm

Nice ad match Jim!  Cool watch.

1974 Bulova President Set-O-Matic