Bulova 21J automatic (self-winding) wrist watch, case #C877602 10050356, elaborate nickel movement with bold red ruby jewels and a fancy cutout plate design, skeletonized mint silver metal dial with a bar-style finish around the round aperture to view the movement, luminous ball markers for the hour markers, inner tapered silver ring with black & red minute markers along with a tapered white border between the dial and the case with black Arabic 5 minute markers, steel wedge-style hands finished with black enamel and with luminous inserts and a black sweep second hand with a red enamel tip, all the luminous elements do appear to be retaining and emitting light however they are faint.
Impressive square water-resistant chrome finish stainless steel (SS) case with an oversized square dial aperture fit with a slightly curved thick glass crystal with "Bulova" and the Accutron symbol printed in black on the underside; stepped sides, a recessed crown with the Accutron emblem, top & bottom engraved details emulating a hinged design and short heavy extended lugs, brushed finish screw-down back cover with a display aperture set with a flat glass crystal, case is showing light even wear with a few small scuffs & scratches but showing very few signs of wear, measures approx. 37mm wide x 51mm lug to lug x 13mm thick (crystals included).
Matching heavy SS bracelet-style Bulova band with wide center segments flanked by tapering narrow segments on the edges, quick release buckle reveals the Accutron emblem inside the buckle, watch has a wearable length of approx. 205mm and has links that could be removed to shorten it. This watch also comes with a black and silver Bulova cardboard box with a white leatherette pillow to support the watch. A very high quality mechanical movement triple signed Bulova, a company that has been producing quality watches for over 100 years, in excellent+ overall condition!
- Age Description: 03Modern (1980-present)
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Company:
Bulova
- Jewels: 0721J
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Setting/Movement Type:
self-wind (automatic)
- Serial #: (case) #C877602 10050356
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: fancy plate layout
- Dial Material:
metal
- Dial Color: silver
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Dial Details:
luminous markers, skeletonized
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Hand Style:
skeletonized - luminous, sweep second hand, wedge
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Case Style:
GB&B display case, square
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Case Material:
Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
thick glass crystal, water resistant (WR), recessed crown, factory marked crown
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Case Width, without crown:
37mm (1.46 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
51mm (2.01 inches)
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Case Thickness:
13mm (0.51 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
25mm
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: metal bracelet
- Crystal Material: glass
- Box Info: Bulova cardboard box
- Country of Origin: United States
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Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
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 July 7th, 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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