The Watch
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Probably one of the most controversial Watches in the history of Watch design. A real life Ditto, for my Millennial customers.
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The Bulova "Royal Oak" was introduced in 1979 as part of Bulova’s efforts to compete in the luxury sports watch market. The design was clearly a knock off of the hugely successful Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which was designed by Gerald Genta. Despite this controversy, the Bulova Oaks are highly collectible and have quite the cult following within the Vintage Watch world.
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Today's example dates from 1981 and is the more seldom seen Quartz version of the Bulova Oak. Tricky to find with a black waffle dial.
The 35mm Case is in very good order, it retains the original hexagon crown and the quartz movement has just had a full service.
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The Specs
Age: c.1981
Reference: 4420.
Movement: Quartz. with Date.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Fully Serviced by John Senior September 2024.
Dial: Original Bulova Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Bulova Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 35mm.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Possibly Original.
Crystal: Possibly Original.
Crown: Original Hexagon Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Bulova Bracelet, fits up to approx 7.2in with no spare links.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Wonderful Condition Waffle Dial.
- A bit of controversy for your Wrist.
- Original Hexagon Crown.
- Original Bracelet.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Small marks and dings to the Case and Bracelet.
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Overall the Oak is in Very Nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
Steel Case is in good nick. It has small marks and dings, however it is unpolished and retains the Original finish.
The Crown is original.
Crystal is possibly original.
Hands are in nice order.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.