Bulova 17J grade 11ALC M6 wrist watch, case #681728 M7, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, mint jet black metal dial with fancy raised silver markers that have been darkened with a black finish, luminous ball 5 minute markers and a white-marked outer minute register, silver steel wedge style hands with luminous inserts and a silver sweep second hand, all the luminous elements are retaining and emitting light however the markers are very faint, heavy stainless steel (SS) round water-resistant thin-model case with a sloped bezel supporting a slightly domed plastic crystal, a Bulova marked crown and faceted tapered extended lugs, case is showing normal even wear with some light scuffs & scratches along with some moderate discoloration from wear on the crown, measures approx. 32mm in diameter x 39mm lug to lug x 8mm thick (crystal included), attractive white base metal (WBM) & stainless steel (SS) expansion band with wide segments, each finished with two bands of recessed cross-hatch pattern, to comprise the entire length of the band. A sleek, attractive mechanical movement Bulova from the 1960s in excellent+ overall condition!
- Year Made: 1966
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Company:
Bulova
- Jewels: 1117J
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Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: 11ALC M6
- Serial #: (case) #681728 M7
- Dial Material:
metal
- Dial Color: black
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Dial Details:
luminous markers
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Hand Style:
skeletonized - luminous, sweep second hand, wedge
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Case Style:
round
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Case Material:
Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), thin model, factory marked crown
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Case Width, without crown:
32mm (1.26 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
39mm (1.54 inches)
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Case Thickness:
8mm (0.31 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
17mm
(21/32")
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Band Size:
7in. to 7.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: metal expansion
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
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Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of May 9th, 2026, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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