Capture the essence of mid-century American watchmaking with this striking vintage Bulova dress watch, an exceptional find for collectors seeking an authentic 1950s timepiece. This mechanical watch is defined by its beautifully aged “tropical” dial, which has naturally developed a rich, multi-toned warm patina over the decades, making it a truly unique statement piece. The historic dial configuration is accented by minimalist crosshair line markers, prominent retro Arabic numerals at the cardinal hours, and an elegant sub-seconds register positioned at 6 o’clock.

Engineered during a golden era of horology, the watch features a classic round case with a 10K rolled gold plated bezel that transitions seamlessly into slender, straight dress lugs. Turning the timepiece over reveals its historic pedigree. The caseback displays Bulova’s official date code, which explicitly denotes its production year to the mid-1950s, accompanied by the unique case serial number.

Completing this elegant vintage luxury ensemble is a premium, custom handmade lizard leather strap crafted by CWM. Radiating historical charm, unmatched character, and mechanical reliability, this rare vintage Bulova dress watch serves as a highly wearable investment in mid-century American design history.

Specifications
• Brand: Bulova
• Year: 1956 (Case Date Code: L6)
• Case Diameter: 33mm
• Case Serial: B173804

• Case: 10K Rolled Gold Plate Bezel
• Caseback: Stainless Steel Back
• Lug Style: Straight Dress Lugs
• Crystal: Acrylic

• Dial: Full Tropical Patina with Crosshair Markers & Sub-Seconds Disc
• Movement: Manual-Wind Mechanical
• Feature: Small Seconds Display

• Strap: CWM Custom Handmade Lizard Leather Strap