Bulova Sport Timer Wristwatch, Reference 971
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1969
This Bulova Sport Timer wristwatch, reference 971 and dated by the source to circa 1969, features a 34 mm stainless steel case with an acrylic crystal. According to the seller, it is powered by a manual-wind 17-jewel caliber 11 ANC mechanical movement.
The watch displays a blue dial detailed with crosshair lines, printed white baton indices, polished stick hands, and a vivid orange sweep center seconds hand. Fitted with an 18 mm blue herringbone tweed strap, the watch measures 41 mm lug-to-lug.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Jewels
- 17
- Case Width
- 34mm
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Date of Issue
- c.1969
- Place recorded
- United States
- Model Reference
- 971
- Movement Calibre
- 11 ANC
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Dial Aesthetic
- The dial is matte blue and features a printed cross-hair design with white baton hour markers. The watch utilizes polished metal stick-style hands for the hour and minute indicators. A neon orange central seconds hand is present on the dial.
- Visible features
- • Matte blue dial with printed white crosshair design and baton hour markers • Contrasting orange sweep center seconds hand • Polished stainless steel round case with smooth bezel • Mounted on a blue woven herringbone tweed strap
- Case and External Construction
- The Bulova Sport Timer reference 971 is constructed with a stainless steel case. It measures 34 mm in diameter excluding the crown, with a lug width of 18 mm and a lug-to-lug measurement of 41 mm. The watch is fitted with an acrylic crystal. The watch is presented on a blue tweed strap featuring a pin buckle. The case design incorporates a smooth bezel.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind, mechanical movement, identified by the source as the caliber 11 ANC with 17 jewels. The source lists the watch as not waterproof. The date of issue is approximated as circa 1969. The internal movement and case serial numbers are not specified in the source documentation.
Identification
- Reference
- 971
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not visible in the provided photograph; caliber 11 ANC and jewel count are source-reported.
- Research required: Movement and case serial numbers are not specified.