{"product_id":"vintage-1954-bulova-l4-23j-automatic-sunburst-fancy-lugs-mens-watch","title":"Vintage 1954 Bulova L4 23J Automatic Sunburst Fancy Lugs Men's Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting a gorgeous vintage 1954 Bulova 23 men's automatic wristwatch, featuring an exceptionally beautiful silver-tone radial sunburst dial, intricately sculpted fancy lugs, and an elegant gold-tone case that perfectly captures the sophistication of mid-century American watchmaking. This remarkable timepiece showcases a stunning finely textured dial with radiating geometric lines extending outward from its center, creating a captivating play of light and shadow. The dial is complemented by beautifully applied gold-tone Arabic numerals and triangular hour markers, elegant matching hands, and Bulova's distinctive \"23 Jewels\" and \"Selfwinding\" signatures. The watch remains in very attractive vintage condition, with its gold-tone case exhibiting minor scratches and signs of previous use consistent with its age, while retaining crisp edges and beautifully defined decorative lugs. The crystal has been carefully polished to improve its clarity and highlight the intricate dial beneath, without compromising its structural integrity. The dial and indices remain wonderfully preserved, displaying only minor imperfections and subtle signs of aging. The watch has been tastefully paired with a vintage gold-tone expansion bracelet featuring an elaborate repeating geometric pattern that beautifully complements the ornate case design. Powered by a 23-jewel Bulova automatic mechanical movement, the watch is running and has been tested on a timegrapher, producing readings of approximately +54 seconds per day, 155 degrees of amplitude, and 8.1 milliseconds of beat error. These readings indicate that the movement may benefit from professional servicing or adjustment. The caseback bears the serial number 7760939, and its L4 date code identifies production in 1954. Overall, this is a wonderfully distinctive example of early Bulova automatic watchmaking, combining intricate dial craftsmanship, elegant sculptural detailing, and the unmistakable charm of a classic 1950s mechanical wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Bulova\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime Period: Vintage (1954)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Swiss Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Gold, White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGender: Men's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by: 23J Automatic Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Case: 31mm; Lug-to-Lug: 16mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition (1-10): 8.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Number: 7760939\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll watches are sanitized, polished, or in other terms refurbished\/restored (unless stated otherwise). Quartz watches will normally come with a fresh battery and light internal cleaning. We would be delighted to provide any additional pictures, measurements, or details; for those and any general questions please email raliusenterprises.cs@gmail.com. Most orders will be shipped out within the same date of purchase, except for the weekend. We are committed to providing a smooth experience for all of our customers and work hard to provide you with the most value possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll watches and other pieces of jewelry or other goods are sold in as-is condition, with all signs of previous use being visible in the pictures on listings. We do our best to restore our products, and are also completely transparent about any damage, mechanical, aesthetic, or functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ralius Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50998664134911,"sku":"M0448","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4513\/9711\/files\/IMG_2651.jpg?v=1794412566","url":"https:\/\/raliusenterprises.com\/products\/vintage-1954-bulova-l4-23j-automatic-sunburst-fancy-lugs-mens-watch","provider":"Ralius Enterprises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}