Vintage 1966 Bulova Commander Watch Print Advertisement — Original 1960s Watchmaking Ad
Approximately 8 x 11 inches.
This vintage 1966 Bulova Commander magazine advertisement showcases one of the most compelling watchmaking arguments ever committed to print. The original print ad spreads dozens of individually labeled movement components — gears, springs, dials, hands, crystals, and cases — across a dramatic dark field, each captioned 'Bulova made,' culminating in the assembled 14K gold, 30-jewel self-winding Commander. The headline reads: 'If you want something done right, do it yourself.' A remarkable collectible ad from the golden age of American watchmaking, when Bulova manufactured more of its own parts than virtually any competitor in the world.
What you see is what you get; the ad in the photo is the exact one that'll come to you. Listed sizes are close, but treat them as ballpark, not gospel.
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Every unframed ad rides safe: acid free sleeve, stiff backerboard behind it, another board up front, all tucked into a rigid photo mailer and sent USPS with 3-day tracking. It'll get to you the way it left us.