{"product_id":"000000008439","title":"Bulova 485-1 Gold-Plated Case, Center Second, Cal. 11ALC, 17 Jewels, Manual Wind, Serviced, M8, 1968 Production, BULOVA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1968 Swiss-made \u003cstrong\u003eBulova\u003c\/strong\u003e manual-wind wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features a sunburst finish and is accented with gold dauphine hands for a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is gold-plated, and the case back is a stainless steel screw-back type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the \"Cal. 11ALC\" movement. This is a center-second version of the \"Cal. 11AL,\" featuring a smooth balance wheel without timing screws and a Kif Ultraflex shock protection system.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere were several types of manual-wind movements used by Bulova in the 1960s; the \"Cal. 11AF\" series with timing screws was primarily used in the early 1960s, while a shift to the \"Cal. 11AL\" series appears to have taken place in the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece captures the quintessential look of a vintage watch and is highly appealing for its original buckle, which matches the design of the dial logo, as well as the rare, older logo on the case back featuring a ballerina motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in the normal position, rotate upwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Pull the Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert your fingernail between the case and the crown and pull it out gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePulling the crown too hard may cause it to come out. Please pull it out gently.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent bending the crown, please remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently will reduce the strain on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and rotate downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand does not stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe strap has been replaced with a brand new one from CASSIS, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe buckle is an original Bulova part\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is unsigned. The crown operates smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful of impacts and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190331715889,"sku":"000000008439-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008439.jpg?v=1788947432","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008439","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}