Bidspirit auction | Bulova Sea King Automatic Wristwatch

Bulova Sea King Automatic Wristwatch with Linen Dial and 10kt Gold Rolled Plate Bezel - A 1974 Bulova Sea King automatic wristwatch featuring a gold-tone tonneau-shaped case. The champagne-colored dial is decorated with a crosshatch linen texture and applied gold-tone baton hour markers. A day-date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. Centered below the 12 o'clock position is the applied brand name BULOVA. Above the 6 o'clock position is a stylized whale logo, with the printed word AUTOMATIC below it. The exterior case back is stamped with the brand name BULOVA, the date code N4, 10 KT. R.G.P. BACK, BASE METAL BEZEL, and WATER RESISTANT, alongside the serial number G806723. The interior of the case back is incised with the reference number F3000 and contains hand-scratched watchmaker service notations including A K V and 630-K1. The movement is a 17-jewel Bulova caliber 11AOACB automatic movement, as indicated by the rectangular frame reading 11AOACB on the rotor. The rotor is further marked BULOVA WATCH Co, SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS, UNADJUSTED, SWISS, and the date code N4. Per the provided facts, the watch does not run and needs a crown. Case width: 35mm (excluding crown area). The watch shows significant wear consistent with heavy use. The winding crown and a portion of the winding stem are missing (photo 4). The 10kt rolled gold plate finish on the bezel exhibits extensive brassing, with the base metal visible on the lug edges and case sides (photos 3 and 4). The exterior case back and bezel have numerous surface scratches and scuffs (photo 5). The acrylic crystal is heavily crazed with dense surface scratches that obscure the dial (photos 1 and 2). The dial and hands show signs of age and tarnish (photo 2). The movement appears to have visible dust and grime (photo 6). Mechanical status is non-functional; the item is sold as-is for parts or restoration.