The Facts:
Year/Make/Model: 1956 Bulova "Commodore"
Reference: A787790
Case size (excluding crown): 31.5mm
Case material: 10k RGP bezel
Movement: 17 jewel Bulova 11ACC manual winding
Bands: Speidel expansion bracelet
A vintage 1956 Bulova "Commodore" men's watch, featuring a Swiss-made 17 jewel 11ACC movement that has been inspected, fully serviced, and timegrapher regulated to ensure accuracy.
I'm guessing you can see why I bought this watch. When it arrived, you could hardly see the dial at all due to the effect the tropicalization process had on the crystal, it was cloudy and had to go. Sourcing a replacement crystal for these Fifties front-loaders can be a matter of trial and error until the perfect fit can be found. The end result was absolutely worth the time and effort, this '56 Commodore is truly one of a kind.
The lightly polished one piece case (31.5mm excluding the crown) is in fine condition. The dial, as you can see is pristine and the brand new G-S crystal will keep it that way. The gilt hands are perfect, not one speck of lume is missing, and that's very uncommon today. The Bulova-signed crown has ample grip and it winds and sets easily.
The 11ACC movement has been regularly serviced over the decades and keeps time with great accuracy! With an amplitude north of 300°, it's in perfect health. The 11ACC is one of my favorite movements to work on, it's robust design and Kif Flector shock protection make servicing it a pleasure.
With its stunning tropicalized dial, perfectly clear crystal, polished gold case, and perfectly preserved hands, this mid-Fifties Bulova Commodore is a centerpiece watch. It's bound to make one Bulova collector very happy indeed.
Please note that all mechanical watches, including automatics, require occasional winding in order to function properly. The watch will be well packaged and shipped out within one business day via USPS Ground Advantage and tracking information is included. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask prior to purchase and I'll respond promptly. Thank you for looking and have a great day.