1957 BULOVA Royal Clipper Selfwinding Watch 17 Jewels Cal. 11ACAC Swiss Made

Description: We are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, thank you for looking! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. "Gift Time Is Bulova Watch Time - No matter what the occasion, there's no finer gift than a watch, no finer watch than a Bulova" 1957 BULOVA Royal Clipper Selfwinding Wristwatch "BULOVA... The world's Finest Timepiece" This is a vintage Bulova Royal Clipper automatic dress wristwatch dated from 1957. It is a self-winding watch powered by the original Bulova movement caliber 11ACAC, featuring 17 jewels, a sweep-second hand, unadjusted mechanism, a 40-hour power reserve, and operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour. Made in U.S.A. The original silvered champagne-colored dial (highly patinaed) as a subtle hourglass effect that displays nicely when the light hits it just right. It features gold Arabic Numerals, luminous dots, dagger indices and luminous gold matching hands. The dial is also signed with Bulova name on top and Selfwinding on the bottom. Cased in a 31mm round case with fancy lugs design, 10KT rolled gold plate bezel and stainless steel back. It is waterproof, anti-magnetic and shock-resistant. It comes fitted with a brown new-old-stock genuine lizard two-piece strap. This wristwatch is still in good condition. Runs very well and keeps great time! Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers. Movement: Bulova Watch Co. 17 Jewels Cal. 11ACACUnadjusted Swiss L7 Case Markings: BULOVA Stainless Steel Back Self-Winding Shock Resistant Anti-Magnetic C926202 L8 Measurements (mm): Case 31.8 Case with Crown 33 Case Lug to Lug 37 Case Thickness 10.7 Lug Width 16 Band Width 16 BULOVA The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on manufacturing and selling jewelry, including pocket watches. By 1911, the company began producing wristwatches, which were still considered relatively new at the time. By the 1920s, Bulova introduced various innovations that set them apart in the watch industry. In the 1970s, the Bulova Watch Company faced financial challenges and went through a series of ownership changes until 2008 when Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. of Japan purchased the Bulova Watch Company and formed the Citizen Watch America subsidiary. Today, Bulova continues to create a wide range of watches known for their precision, craftsmanship, and design. Their collections include both classic and contemporary styles, offering quartz, automatic, and precisionist movements. Bulova watches are celebrated for their quality and have remained a popular choice among watch enthusiasts worldwide. IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4305

Price: 439 USD

Location: Roscoe, Illinois

End Time: 2024-08-30T20:07:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD

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1957 BULOVA Royal Clipper Selfwinding Watch 17 Jewels Cal. 11ACAC Swiss Made

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Bezel Color: Gold

Closure: Buckle

Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels

Indices: Arabic Numerals, Arrow Markers

Year Manufactured: 1950-1959

Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap

Vintage: Yes

Case Thickness: 11 mm

Case Color: Gold, Silver

Department: Men

Caseback: Screwback

Bezel Type: Fixed

Lug Width: 16 mm

Watch Shape: Round

Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal

Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Central Second, Easy to Read/Large Numerals, Luminous Hands, Luminous Indexes, Magnetic-Resistant, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Self-Winding, Shock-Resistant, Splash Proof, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant

Case Size: 31 mm

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Handmade: No

Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)

Water Resistance: 3 m (0.3 ATM)

Seller Warranty: No

With Papers: No

With Service Records: No

Reference Number: Caliber 11ACAC

Brand: Bulova

Type: Wristwatch

Band Color: Brown