Up for sale is a vintage Bulova 30 F3 Octagon Day–Date quartz watch, a distinctive late-1970s/early-1980s design featuring an integrated two-tone bracelet and angular case lines typical of the era.
Condition & Details:
Model: Bulova 30 F3
Movement: Quartz
Case: Stainless steel with octagonal bezel
Dial: Black with applied markers; Day/Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet: Bulova-signed integrated stainless bracelet with 10K RGP (rolled gold plate) trim in the center links. Clasp marked Bulova – Hong Kong.
Bracelet wear: Shows minimal stretch for its age — links remain tight and well aligned compared to most examples of this style.
Original factory protective film: The center gold-tone strip retains remnants of its original factory protective coating in places (common on this model and consistent with period originality).
Cosmetics: Typical light surface wear for a vintage watch of this age; no major dents or damage. Please review photos carefully.
This is a great example of Bulova’s bold integrated-bracelet design from the quartz boom era — wearable today and collectible for its vintage aesthetic.