A fantastic example of mid-century American watch design, this 1960 Bulova “23” is a wonderful combination of traditional watchmaking and the futuristic styling that defined the dawn of the Space Age.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the case. The dramatically extended “Sputnik” or “Crab” lugs give the watch a sculptural, almost space-age appearance, reflecting the fascination with rockets, satellites and the emerging Space Race in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Inside is a 23-jewel self-winding automatic movement, representing Bulova's higher-grade mechanical offerings of the period. The warm silver/cream textured dial features applied gold-tone numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, complemented by elegant dagger-style hands.
The 10K gold-filled case provides considerably more durability than conventional gold plating, while retaining the warmth and appearance of solid gold.
This is exactly the kind of watch that makes vintage collecting so interesting: a high-jewel automatic movement wrapped in a case that looks like it came straight out of a 1960s vision of the future.
A fantastic choice for someone looking for an unusual and distinctly Space Age vintage Bulova rather than another conventional dress watch.
A fantastic example of mid-century American watch design, this 1960 Bulova “23” is a wonderful combination of traditional watchmaking and the futuristic styling that defined the dawn of the Space Age.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the case. The dramatically extended “Sputnik” or “Crab” lugs give the watch a sculptural, almost space-age appearance, reflecting the fascination with rockets, satellites and the emerging Space Race in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Inside is a 23-jewel self-winding automatic movement, representing Bulova's higher-grade mechanical offerings of the period. The warm silver/cream textured dial features applied gold-tone numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, complemented by elegant dagger-style hands.
The 10K gold-filled case provides considerably more durability than conventional gold plating, while retaining the warmth and appearance of solid gold.
This is exactly the kind of watch that makes vintage collecting so interesting: a high-jewel automatic movement wrapped in a case that looks like it came straight out of a 1960s vision of the future.
A fantastic choice for someone looking for an unusual and distinctly Space Age vintage Bulova rather than another conventional dress watch.