Vintage 35mm 1973 Bulova Sea King "HH" 12792 Men's Mechanical Wristwatch Swiss

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Bulova

• Model: Sea King "HH"

• Reference: 12792

• Year: 1973

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 17

• Caliber: 11AOCD

• Case Material: Steel

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 35mm

• Lug Width: 18mm

• Lug to Lug: 41mm

• Thickness: 9.5mm

• Bracelet Size: 6.5in

Product Condition

The Bulova 1973 Sea King "HH" (Reference 12792) is a vintage manual-wind timepiece defined by its retro 1970s "chunky" aesthetic and distinctive blue dial. It is part of the iconic Sea King line.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows scratches. Has patina and plating wear.

• Crystal: Shows hairline scratches.

• Dial condition: Has spotting. Has faded lume.

• Hands: The hour hand has faded lume. The minute hand has faded lume. Tritium luminous hands and dots at the indices.

• Band: Shows scratches. The band has some stretch between the links.

• Timing Data: Gaining 7 seconds/day, Amplitude 334, Beast Error 0.6

• Complications: Date.

Bulova: One of America’s foremost watch manufacturers, Bulova was founded in the late 19th century by Joseph Bulova in Queens, New York. The brand quickly established itself as a producer of high-quality timepieces and became deeply ingrained in American culture, even creating the first-ever television commercial. Often considered an unsung hero of American watchmaking, Bulova offers a rich and varied catalog that makes it a treasure trove for vintage collectors.