Vintage 1959 Bulova Sea King Waterproof Watch Print Advertisement
Approximately 10 x 14 inches.
This vintage 1959 Bulova Sea King original print ad captures a defining moment in mid-century American watchmaking, when Bulova challenged the notion that waterproof watches had to be bulky. The full-color magazine advertisement showcases four Sea King references — leather strap, curved-link, straight-linked expansion, and gold-colored basket-weave bracelet models — alongside a rugged, square-jawed model embodying the era's 'man of action' ideal. Certified waterproof by the United States Testing Co., shock-resistant, anti-magnetic, and fitted with 17 jewels, the Sea King represented serious engineering at an accessible $39.75 price point. A sharp collectible ad for fans of late-1950s American horology and mid-century advertising design.
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