This is a beautifully preserved 1961 Bulova Selfwinding dress watch powered by Bulova's Caliber 11AFAC automatic movement, freshly serviced and regulated for reliable everyday wear. The star of the show is the dial: a clean silver sunburst finish in excellent condition that catches the light beautifully, paired with warm gilt markers and classic mid-century typography. At 31mm, this is a particularly good fit for smaller wrists or anyone who prefers a more traditional vintage profile.
The case is a 10K R.G.P. (rolled gold plate) bezel construction with a stainless steel ring back, combining warm gold tone on the wrist with the practicality of a steel back. The dial is a crisp, even silver sunburst with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 and faceted gilt markers between, giving the watch a lively, dimensional look without feeling busy. A new crystal has been installed to restore clarity. The original signed Bulova crown is present, an excellent detail that helps keep the watch true to its period character.
Inside is Bulova's Caliber 11AFAC, a Swiss-made 17-jewel automatic used in the early 1960s, representing the peak of Bulova’s technical prowess. It is a practical, durable selfwinding design that delivers the easy daily-wear experience Bulova was known for in this era, and this example is notably clean.
Movement: Bulova 11AFAC
Winding: Automatic (selfwinding)
Jewels: 17
Origin: Swiss made
Display: Central sweep seconds
This watch has been fully serviced and regulated and is running well. A new crystal was installed during restoration. The movement is very clean and in excellent condition, and the dial presents exceptionally well for a watch of this age.
Brand: Bulova
Line/Dial marking: Selfwinding
Year: 1961 (case date code M1)
Case: 10K R.G.P. with stainless steel ring back
Case size: 31mm
Lug-to-lug: 38mm
Thickness: approx. 10mm
Lug width: 16.1mm (16mm strap)
Crown: Original signed Bulova
Crystal: New
Bulova's early-1960s selfwinding watches capture a sweet spot where mid-century design met real everyday practicality. This example stands out for its excellent sunburst dial and honest, wearable proportions, and with fresh service already completed it is ready to enjoy immediately. If you have been looking for a vintage automatic that wears comfortably on a smaller wrist without sacrificing character, this is a fantastic choice.
This is a beautifully preserved 1961 Bulova Selfwinding dress watch powered by Bulova's Caliber 11AFAC automatic movement, freshly serviced and regulated for reliable everyday wear. The star of the show is the dial: a clean silver sunburst finish in excellent condition that catches the light beautifully, paired with warm gilt markers and classic mid-century typography. At 31mm, this is a particularly good fit for smaller wrists or anyone who prefers a more traditional vintage profile.
The case is a 10K R.G.P. (rolled gold plate) bezel construction with a stainless steel ring back, combining warm gold tone on the wrist with the practicality of a steel back. The dial is a crisp, even silver sunburst with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 and faceted gilt markers between, giving the watch a lively, dimensional look without feeling busy. A new crystal has been installed to restore clarity. The original signed Bulova crown is present, an excellent detail that helps keep the watch true to its period character.
Inside is Bulova's Caliber 11AFAC, a Swiss-made 17-jewel automatic used in the early 1960s, representing the peak of Bulova’s technical prowess. It is a practical, durable selfwinding design that delivers the easy daily-wear experience Bulova was known for in this era, and this example is notably clean.
Movement: Bulova 11AFAC
Winding: Automatic (selfwinding)
Jewels: 17
Origin: Swiss made
Display: Central sweep seconds
This watch has been fully serviced and regulated and is running well. A new crystal was installed during restoration. The movement is very clean and in excellent condition, and the dial presents exceptionally well for a watch of this age.
Brand: Bulova
Line/Dial marking: Selfwinding
Year: 1961 (case date code M1)
Case: 10K R.G.P. with stainless steel ring back
Case size: 31mm
Lug-to-lug: 38mm
Thickness: approx. 10mm
Lug width: 16.1mm (16mm strap)
Crown: Original signed Bulova
Crystal: New
Bulova's early-1960s selfwinding watches capture a sweet spot where mid-century design met real everyday practicality. This example stands out for its excellent sunburst dial and honest, wearable proportions, and with fresh service already completed it is ready to enjoy immediately. If you have been looking for a vintage automatic that wears comfortably on a smaller wrist without sacrificing character, this is a fantastic choice.
