This is an interesting new reissue of a Bulova prototype mil-spec dive watch from 1957. The original watch never went into production. 16mm lug width is definitely a little different.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bulov ... 2JoAZ5HCyw
Bulova 1957 Prototype dive watch reissue
Bulova 1957 Prototype dive watch reissue
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Re: Bulova 1957 Prototype dive watch reissue
Obviously the Blancpain vibe is appealing without being a direct rip off.
Interesting read Malcolm, thanks for sharing
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Re: Bulova 1957 Prototype dive watch reissue
Thanks. My wife has been collecting vintage lady Bulova watches for a few years, and Bulova is currently borrowing one of her watches to produce a reissue. It is the watch worn by the main character in the Queens Gambit Netflix series. The watch has become very popular since the series came out and Bulova did not have a copy of the exact vintage watch on which to base their new reissue. It will be interesting to see how close they get to the original.
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i like everything about this.
except the 16mm lugs. tiny little bird legs and a fat belly.
except the 16mm lugs. tiny little bird legs and a fat belly.
the "g" is for Greg...
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This is very cool Malcolm. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this as a possible watch for my wife. Do you have a good picture of it? It's been a while since I've watched the series, and I can't find a good picture of it online.mvlow wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:26 pmThanks. My wife has been collecting vintage lady Bulova watches for a few years, and Bulova is currently borrowing one of her watches to produce a reissue. It is the watch worn by the main character in the Queens Gambit Netflix series. The watch has become very popular since the series came out and Bulova did not have a copy of the exact vintage watch on which to base their new reissue. It will be interesting to see how close they get to the original.
I hope Bulova gifts your wife one of the reissues as a thank you for the loan.
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Thanks. The watch is an American Girl K made in 1958. I'm fairly confident they will gift her a reissue once they are released as they have been very grateful she has loaned it to them. They are projecting they will be available for sale sometime this Fall.Lavaine wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:56 am
This is very cool Malcolm. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this as a possible watch for my wife. Do you have a good picture of it? It's been a while since I've watched the series, and I can't find a good picture of it online.
I hope Bulova gifts your wife one of the reissues as a thank you for the loan.
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A Miyota 8 series movement in a $900 watch? No.
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I agree the pricing is too high Phil. I would never buy a Bulova at full RRP as they usually quickly go on sale for a significant discount at most major online retailers.
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