Bulova. Vintage Bulova Marine Star Automatic 17 Jewels – Gold Dial – Blue Bezel – 39Mm Two-Tone
Stainless Steel
Overview
Vintage Bulova Marine Star Automatic Featuring A Substantial 39Mm Stainless-Steel Case,
Gold/Champagne Dial, Contrasting Blue Rotating Bezel And Two-Tone Stainless-Steel Bracelet.
The Dial Features Applied Baton Hour Markers, Silver-Tone Hands, Central Seconds And A Date Display
At 3 O’Clock With Magnifying Lens. It Is Signed Bulova, Marine Star And Automatic.
The Watch Is Powered By A Swiss 17-Jewel Automatic Mechanical Movement, Confirmed By The
Supplied Movement Photograph. The Exact Calibre Has Not Been Independently Identified From A
Visible Calibre Marking.
The Watch Is Running At The Time Of Cataloguing.
Specification
Brand: Bulova
Model: Marine Star
Caseback Marking: N016M
Movement: Swiss Automatic Mechanical
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Calibre: Exact Calibre Not Confirmed
Winding: Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 39Mm Excluding Crown
Dial: Gold / Champagne
Bezel: Blue Rotating Diver-Style Bezel
Hands: Silver-Tone
Date: At 3 O’Clock With Magnifying Lens
Bracelet: Two-Tone Stainless-Steel Bracelet
Caseback: Stainless Steel
Marked Water Resistance: 10 Atm
Current Water Resistance: Not Tested
Condition: Vintage / Pre-Owned
The Watch Is Running At The Time Of Cataloguing.
Timekeeping Accuracy, Power Reserve And Service History Have Not Been Tested, And Continued
Operation Is Not Guaranteed.
The Gold/Champagne Dial Presents Attractively, With The Bulova Marine Star Branding, Applied Baton
Markers And Date Display Clearly Visible.
The Originality Of The Dial Finish Has Not Been Independently Verified. A Later Refinishing Or Redial Is
Possible And Should Be Considered When Assessing The Watch.
The Blue Bezel Displays Marks And General Wear Consistent With Age And Previous Use.
The Stainless-Steel Case Displays Scratches, Marks And General Surface Wear.

The Two-Tone Stainless-Steel Bracelet Displays Surface Scratches, Marks And Wear To The Gold-Tone
Finish Consistent With Previous Use.
The Crystal Displays Surface Marks And Wear.
The Stainless-Steel Caseback Displays Scratches And General Surface Wear. It Has Been Removed For
The Supplied Movement Photograph And Refitted.
Although The Caseback Is Marked 10 Atm Water Resistant, Current Water Resistance Has Not Been
Pressure Tested And Should Not Be Assumed.
Please Refer Closely To The Photographs, As They Form An Important Part Of The Condition Description.
Included With This Lot
Bulova Marine Star Automatic Wristwatch On Two-Tone Stainless-Steel Bracelet.
No Original Box, Papers, Service Records Or Additional Accessories Are Confirmed As Accompanying The
Lot.
Identification &Amp; Authenticity
The Dial Is Signed Bulova, Marine Star And Automatic.
The Stainless-Steel Caseback Carries The Bulova Tuning-Fork Emblem And Is Marked Bulova, Since
1875, N016M, 10 Atm, Water Resistant And All Stainless Steel.
The Supplied Internal Photograph Confirms The Watch Contains A Swiss Automatic Mechanical
Movement. The Rotor Is Visibly Marked 17 Seventeen Jewels, Confirming The Jewel Count.
The Exact Calibre Designation Is Not Clearly Visible In The Supplied Photograph And Has Therefore Not
Been Stated As A Specific Calibre In This Catalogue Description.
The Originality Of The Gold/Champagne Dial Finish And Blue Bezel Configuration Has Not Been
Independently Established. A Possible Later Dial Refinishing Or Redial Cannot Be Excluded.
No Original Purchase Documentation, Service Records Or Manufacturer Authentication Accompany The
Watch. Originality Of Individual Components Has Not Been Independently Verified.
Design Context
The Marine Star Name Has A Longstanding Association With Bulova'S Sport And Water-Oriented
Wristwatches.
This Example Combines A 39Mm Stainless-Steel Sports Case, Rotating Blue Bezel And 10 Atm
Caseback Specification With A More Decorative Gold/Champagne Dial And Two-Tone Bracelet.
The Combination Gives The Watch A Distinctive Vintage Sports-Watch Appearance, While The Relatively
Substantial 39Mm Case Provides Strong Wrist Presence For A Mechanical Watch Of Its Period.
Market Context
Vintage Mechanical Bulova Sports Watches Attract Collector Interest, With Values Varying According To
Model, Case Size, Movement, Dial And Bezel Configuration, Originality And Overall Condition.
This Example Combines A Desirable 39Mm Case Size, Marine Star Designation, Blue Rotating Bezel,
Two-Tone Bracelet And Confirmed Running 17-Jewel Swiss Automatic Movement.

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