Bulova - Longchamp - No reserve price - Caliber 11 ANC - Men - 1977

Available now on auction by Second Vintage This Bulova Longchamp is a masterclass in late 1970s minimalist design, offering a sleek profile that perfectly captures the dress watch aesthetic of the era. With its hidden lugs and continuous elliptical case lines, the watch sits seamlessly on the wrist, presenting a clean and sophisticated appearance that rivals high-end Swiss design houses of the period. The silver sunburst dial and stark black indices create a high-contrast, legible, and timeless look that makes this piece as wearable today as it was in 1977. Brand: Bulova Model: Longchamp Movement: Manual Winding Caliber 11 ANC Dial: Silver Sunburst Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Base Metal Bezel / Stainless Steel Back Production Year: 1977 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The watch presents beautifully with a pristine dial and a sharp case that retains its original finishing, running reliably. Dial and Hands The dial is the highlight of this timepiece, featuring a radiant silver sunburst finish that remains in exceptional condition. It is adorned with slender, black-painted stick indices that offer a stark and elegant contrast against the silver background. The hands are matching black baton style, reinforcing the minimalist monochrome aesthetic. The "Bulova" and "Longchamp" typography is crisp and intact, and the dial is signed "Swiss Made" at the six o'clock position. Case and Crystal The case features a distinctive tonneau-elliptical shape with a helmet-style profile where the lugs are hooded beneath the bezel, creating a seamless flow from case to strap. The top surface features a vertical brushed finish that contrasts subtly with the polished sides. The caseback is stainless steel and clearly stamped with the N7 date code. The bezel component is base metal with a silver-tone finish, showing only very minor signs of handling consistent with its age. The crystal is clear and free of distracting marks. Movement Powering the watch is a Swiss-made Bulova Caliber 11 ANC manual winding movement, featuring 17 jewels. The movement bridges are clean and gold-toned, stamped with the N7 date code matching the case. On the timegrapher, the watch is currently running between -35 and -40 seconds per day, which indicates healthy movement function for a vintage mechanical watch of this age. Strap The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap with an alligator grain pattern. The strap is supple and features a silver-tone buckle that complements the case finish perfectly, enhancing the dressy nature of the Longchamp model. Condition This timepiece is in excellent vintage condition. The dial is virtually flawless, which is rare for watches from this period. The case retains its original brushed texture on the upper surface and shows only light surface wear. The movement is clean and winding smoothly. Overall, it is a very well-preserved example of 1970s elegance. Dimensions With a case width of 35mm, the watch offers a classic dress watch size that fits comfortably under a shirt cuff. The lug-less design allows the case to sit purely on the wrist, making it suitable for a variety of wrist sizes while maintaining significant visual presence due to the dial-heavy design. Remarks The Longchamp line represented Bulova's foray into sophisticated, continental styling during the 1970s. This specific example, dating to 1977, stands out for its incredible preservation and the purity of its design language. It is a perfect choice for the collector who appreciates the subtle elegance of vintage dress watches. History Bulova, founded in New York in 1875, became a powerhouse of horology by blending American manufacturing methods with Swiss craftsmanship. By the 1970s, Bulova continued to innovate not just in technology but in design, releasing models like the Longchamp to appeal to a fashion-forward clientele. The "N7" code on this watch firmly places its production in 1977, a period when Bulova was producing some of its most stylish mechanical dress watches before the quartz crisis fully took hold. / Second Vintage SKU: BUL-BLN-0001