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My first vintage watch...please help to identify

Submitted by thevilla on March 18, 2012 - 11:22am

Hello All,
This is a recent purchase and my first vintage watch. I have sipped the kool-aid so to speak. The case is marked M5 with serial #I435402. I assume it is from 1965 from what I have gathered on this forum. I am interested in finding out what model it is and any specifics. It runs well and has the original boxes, paperwork, and band. Any additional information appreciated!

I've searched and can't positively identify

Submitted by rka976 on March 13, 2012 - 2:25pm

I have gone through the pages of watches with the 7AK movement.  The movment has a "48" stamp on it.  I cannot seem to find a case that has matching lugs and scalloping on the side.  I've come across a double "scallop" design, but not the single that is pictured.  The watch also has 14k Yellow Gold case.  Please help as I am trying to help a customer of mine identify and determine the value of this watch.  Thanks.

 

Can anyone identify this watch?

Submitted by crb250 on March 13, 2012 - 1:35pm

I inherited the watch from an aunt who probably bought it in the 1960's on a trip to the US.  It is 14k white gold and has diamonds round the front dial.  The back is stamped 14k Bulova and 416886.  585 is stamped near to the stem and crown.  The movement is stamped 17 jewels, swiss, Bulova watch Co, M1, and GA (not sure if it is a G) in a box.  I know that the bracelet is not the original.  

 

What is the meaning on this dial?

Submitted by will91gt on March 11, 2012 - 12:59am

I have a friend lost his Bulova Accutron a few years ago playing golf. The watch was given to him by his father who has passed and now he is really upset about the loss.  I wanted to gift him another one and asked what it looked like. He told me that the dial had no markers and had a duel date window. I couldn't find a Accutron with no markers for sale and came across this dial. Now I have to find the right hands to go with this dial. Now the TS has me confused. I looked around on the internet and found that Ts is Tritium H-3 used as an luminous material.

Trying to identify an unusual 1955 mens mechanical watch

Submitted by BillM54 on March 8, 2012 - 9:33am

 Hi folks

I am trying to identify an unusal 1955, mens 21 jewel mechanical. I have search this site and numerous other vintage watch sites to no avail. There are several photos attached. The case is simple, but the chrystal is quite unique. Any info would be much appreciated. Bill