susumon54 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I think this watch dates to 70's era.I need some help with information on this AP Royal Oak lookalike as i can't seem to find it anywhere on the web. I bought the watch a year ago from fellow's and son's auction house and had it totally refurbished by Bonfield in Singapore. Any insight on this watch would be a great help to a newbie like me. Enjoy the pics and thank you all for viewing. I value any and all insight and thank you all once more. Have a blessed new year everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 sorry i can't help with your question, but wow! that really does resemble a roo. now ... which came first, the chicken or the egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 bulova had some watches back in the days that catches the look of ap and even rolex.. i once had a daydate that was quite simular to the rela deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 On thursday I will meet a client, which has a very good knowledge in the bulova watches. I will ask him and tell you. Best j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 WOW... I like it ... I want one!! NICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susumon54 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks alot friends!!! The watch measures 36 mm and runs on a old brass eta 2892 17 jewel movement. I must say it is identical to the royal oak released in the 80's. Qn: Would this acutally qualify as a Genuine Rep? "laughs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi, are there any marks, numbers etc on the watch? A number beginning with "N"? Everything would help me to give an answer to your questions. You can PM me if you don't want to post this here. Best J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susumon54 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi, are there any marks, numbers etc on the watch? A number beginning with "N"? Everything would help me to give an answer to your questions. You can PM me if you don't want to post this here. Best J Yes, on the back signed 4420101 and 6-156907 cheers my friend and tks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I like this! If i ever see it, i'll snap it up pronto! Good pick-up. Im also in this lil sity-state but i never see things like these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am quite sure that the RO preceded your Bulova. Genta designed, the Royal Oak is still an icon to this day. I must say however that this Bulova is a very nice find, and I am quite sure it was a bit less expensive than the AP even back in the day when you could buy a classic like the RO for hundreds instead of thousands. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 BULOVA - a stainless steel automatic gentleman's bracelet watch. The silver tone dial with hob nail relief texture and hourly silvered batons, date aperture to three o'clock, chamfered bezel secured by eight screws, satin finish case fitted to a steel link bracelet with folding clasp, numbered 4420101 6-157204, with signed calibre 1432.10 17 jewel movement. Case width 35mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi, this watch in the automatic version was produced in the early 70s (1973) up to the 80s. Unfortunately, it was not as famous as the pre-quartz Accutron "tuning fork" watches, which were build since the 60s. It's design was inspired by the AP RO (Genta design) watches, which were "hotties" in these days and the first luxury steel watches. The prices varies between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susumon54 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thank you all friends. Very, very insightful....i never realised Gerald Genta!! Haha Abit about the overhaul i did; When i got the watch, obviously it wasnt in this state. The plastic cystal was cracked and movement not working. Then i brought it to an expert and he had these things done; -Gen sapphire replaced -Case and bracelet repolished to AP specs -Crown replaced with a gen AP crown -Sandblasting of the case back -Movement overhauled -All seals and gaskets replaced. Overhaul cost; 900 euro's Entire 21 links in place and fit perfect still. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar MD Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Can anyone source this model watch for me? Would love to buy one. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Can anyone source this model watch for me? Would love to buy one. Thanks ! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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