Description
A small oval Bulova dial sits between band ends inlaid with turquoise, mother of pearl, and deep black shell, like a desert sky passing from day into night. The case back date code marks the watch as 1965, during the golden era of Bulova’s 23 jewel mechanical movements. Pear-shaped lugs and a softly brushed bezel add mid-century polish, and the U.S.A. expansion band slips easily over the hand. It joins classic American watchmaking with Southwestern inlay in one distinctive piece.
Materials
10K rolled gold plate (RGP) bezel, stainless steel case back, inlaid stone and shell band ends, stainless steel expansion band
Details
- Era: 1960s
- Markings: Bulova 23 on the dial; case back stamped Bulova 10K RGP Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, L5 (1965 date code); U.S.A. on the expansion band
- Style / design notes: Oval case with brushed bezel and pear-shaped lugs, Southwestern-style inlay band ends with rope-edge borders
- Stone or material notes: Turquoise-colored stone, mother of pearl, and black shell or stone inlay
- Function: 23 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, expansion band
- Color: Silver, turquoise, pearl white, black
- Condition: Good vintage condition, spotting on the dial, light wear on the band ends. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work, MISSING GLASS FACE
- Measurement: Expandable, fits a size 5.5 wrist
Collected by Mineral and Matter
