Description:

Bulova 23J adj. 6p grade 10BPAC automatic (self-winding) wrist watch, case #C296914 L7, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, champagne-toned metal dial with a radiant engraving, matte finish and raised gold Arabic numbers & markers, dial is free from damage however it does have some notable spots of discoloration near the numbers and markers, gold steel wedge style hands with a gold sweep second hand, heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) & stainless steel (SS) round water-resistant case with a sloped bezel supporting a slightly domed plastic crystal, a Bulova marked crown and elaborate scalloped-design tapered extended lugs, case is showing normal even wear with some small spots of brass on the lugs and some small spots of moderate wear on the back edge and light scratches near some of the case opening depressions, measures approx. 31mm in diameter x 41mm lug to lug x 10mm thick (crystal included), thickly padded textured dark brown leather strap band. A high quality Bulova with a distinct case from the 1950s in excellent overall condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1957
  • Company: Bulova
  • Jewels: 0523J
  • Setting/Movement Type: self-wind (automatic)
  • Adjustments: 6 positions
  • Model/Grade: 10BPAC
  • Serial #: (case) #C296914 L7
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: champagne
  • Hand Style: sweep second hand, wedge
  • Case Style: round
  • Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow, Metal - Stainless Steel
  • Case Details: water resistant (WR), factory marked crown
  • Case Width, without crown: 31mm (1.22 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  41mm (1.61 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  10mm (0.39 inches)
  • Interior Lug Width: 16mm (5/8")
  • Band Size: 7in. to 7.99in.
    (measurement range includes watch length & band)
  • Band Material: leather strap
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Gentlemen's