Bulova Super Seville Calendar Quartz Watch

This is a vintage gold-toned Bulova Super Seville Calendar watch, featuring a design heavily influenced by the classic luxury aesthetic of the Rolex Datejust. The timepiece is constructed with a gold-plated stainless steel case and a matching jubilee-style multi-link bracelet. It features a distinctive fluted bezel surrounding a champagne-colored dial. The dial is marked with the Bulova tuning fork logo at 12 o'clock, followed by 'BULOVA', 'SUPER SEVILLE', and 'CALENDAR' text. A date window with a cyclops magnification lens is positioned at 3 o'clock. The watch utilizes a quartz movement, indicated by the 'QUARTZ' text at the bottom of the dial. The condition shows moderate signs of wear consistent with age, including surface scratches on the bracelet and case, and slight fading of the gold plating on high-friction areas of the links. The bracelet appears to have some stretch. Based on the styling and quartz movement, this piece likely dates from the late 1970s to the 1980s. The craftsmanship is typical of Bulova's mid-century output, offering a high-quality alternative to prestige luxury brands of the era.

Upon visual examination of this Bulova Super Seville Calendar Quartz, I find it to be a faithful mid-century homage to the iconic Rolex Datejust aesthetic. The watch features the characteristic fluted bezel, champagne dial, and jubilee-style bracelet associated with 1980s business-luxury styling. The condition is rated as 'Good,' showing expected surface abrasions and moderate bracelet stretch. There is also evident plating wear on the inner links and clasp, which is common for these gold-toned models. This wear, while modest, prevents it from reaching 'Mint' or 'New Old Stock' valuations. The market for 1970s-80s 'Day-Date' and 'Datejust' homages remains strong, particularly for Bulova due to their high build quality and the brand's cult status among collectors. While most Super Sevilles utilize automatic movements, this quartz variant provides a more accessible entry point, though it carries a slight price discount compared to its mechanical counterparts. Note on Authentication: Based on the dial typography, logo placement, and case geometry, the piece appears authentic to the period. However, images alone cannot confirm the integrity of the quartz movement or the presence of genuine Bulova-signed components inside the case. A full physical authentication would require opening the screw-down case back to inspect the movement caliber and circuit board for signs of battery leakage or aftermarket repairs. Verification of original gold-plating thickness and a functionality test of the crown-set date mechanism are also recommended to confirm the higher end of the valuation range.