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swils8610 · 12 November 2018, 09:51 AM

I was going through some old boxes and came across my dads old Bulova. He’s 78 and currently wears a Timex Indiglo. My mom gave him the Bulova I believe in 1979 when they were dating...he wore it forever...I’m not sure why he switched. Man he worked hard over the years wearing the Bulova. He had a couple of Caravelle quartz watches over the years...but he alway wore this Bulova. It originally came on a black leather strap but that broke in the earlier 80’s and it’s been on a Spiedel metal one ever since. I think I’m going to send it off to Rik for a cleaning and a new black leather strap. I’ll give it to my mom to give back to my dad...can’t wait to do that!! I wound it up and it’s been keeping perfect time for 6 hours so far...

antbkny · 12 November 2018, 09:53 AM

That’s a cool looking watch. Can’t wait to see it when it comes back from the spa.

swils8610 · 12 November 2018, 09:54 AM

Will def post pics!

AzPaul · 12 November 2018, 09:56 AM

What a nice idea. Good on you.

TheVTCGuy · 12 November 2018, 09:57 AM

That is so cool!

Old Expat Beast · 12 November 2018, 11:05 AM

Very nice. I collected Caravelles for a while. Some of the early mechanical ones (60s to 70s) were great.

BBL · 12 November 2018, 01:20 PM

Shannon.... this touched my heart....<^>
Very special. So wonderful of you!

DM

Chewbacca · 12 November 2018, 02:22 PM

Nice story.

I have my grandfathers Bulova.

Beautiful 70’s style.

bdex75 · 12 November 2018, 11:25 PM

Very cool.

Great idea to get it restored an give it back to him.

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1William · 12 November 2018, 11:32 PM

Nice watch.

HogwldFLTR · 13 November 2018, 03:30 AM

Nice watch; I like the tonneau style case as well!!! I have my fathers Bulova as well in solid gold on leather from the early '60s. It gets little wear unfortunately. He passed 35 years ago so it's a nice keepsake to remind me of him.

Valenciawatchrepair · 13 November 2018, 05:42 AM

Very cool. Always nice to see a family piece continuing to be enjoyed. Can't wait to see it freshened up. Just cleaning, or will it be getting polished/refinished as well?

Jonnyj · 13 November 2018, 05:53 AM

Nice old watch

12 November 2018, 09:51 AM	#1
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	My dads old Bulova... I was going through some old boxes and came across my dads old Bulova. He’s 78 and currently wears a Timex Indiglo. My mom gave him the Bulova I believe in 1979 when they were dating...he wore it forever...I’m not sure why he switched. Man he worked hard over the years wearing the Bulova. He had a couple of Caravelle quartz watches over the years...but he alway wore this Bulova. It originally came on a black leather strap but that broke in the earlier 80’s and it’s been on a Spiedel metal one ever since. I think I’m going to send it off to Rik for a cleaning and a new black leather strap. I’ll give it to my mom to give back to my dad...can’t wait to do that!! I wound it up and it’s been keeping perfect time for 6 hours so far...

12 November 2018, 09:56 AM	#4
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	What a nice idea. Good on you. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

12 November 2018, 11:05 AM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Very nice. I collected Caravelles for a while. Some of the early mechanical ones (60s to 70s) were great. __________________ _______________________

12 November 2018, 01:20 PM	#7
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Shannon.... this touched my heart....<^> Very special. So wonderful of you! DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

13 November 2018, 03:30 AM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Nice watch; I like the tonneau style case as well!!! I have my fathers Bulova as well in solid gold on leather from the early '60s. It gets little wear unfortunately. He passed 35 years ago so it's a nice keepsake to remind me of him. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 November 2018, 09:53 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	That’s a cool looking watch. Can’t wait to see it when it comes back from the spa.

12 November 2018, 09:54 AM	#3
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Will def post pics!

12 November 2018, 09:57 AM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	That is so cool!

12 November 2018, 02:22 PM	#8
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Nice story. I have my grandfathers Bulova. Beautiful 70’s style.

12 November 2018, 11:25 PM	#9
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Very cool. Great idea to get it restored an give it back to him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 November 2018, 11:32 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Nice watch.

13 November 2018, 05:42 AM	#12
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	Very cool. Always nice to see a family piece continuing to be enjoyed. Can't wait to see it freshened up. Just cleaning, or will it be getting polished/refinished as well?

13 November 2018, 05:53 AM	#13
Jonnyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jonny Location: West Coast-Denver Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 708	Nice old watch

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