{"product_id":"vintage-issued-bulova-a-17a-u-s-military-navigation-watch","title":"Vintage Issued Bulova A-17A U.S. Military Navigation Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original Bulova A-17A military navigation watch produced for the United States Armed Forces under specification MIL-W-6433A.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as a purpose-built navigation watch, the A-17A features a highly legible matte black dial with large 12-hour Arabic numerals, an inner 24-hour scale and luminous hands and markers. The oversized winding crown was designed for easy operation and gives the otherwise compact watch a distinctly utilitarian appearance. The original luminous numerals and hands have aged to a fantastic warm cream-orange patina against the black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel case retains its matte, non-reflective military finish and measures approximately 31–32mm across excluding the crown. Despite its smaller dimensions by modern standards, the broad dial, oversized crown and long lugs give the watch considerably more presence on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe caseback retains its original military markings, including \u003cstrong\u003eWATCH NAVIG., TYPE A17A, SPEC. MIL-W-6433A, MFR. BULOVA PART NO. 10BNCH\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. PROPERTY\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with its original military order, stock and serial numbers. Inside is Bulova's manual-winding 10BNCH movement, a movement used specifically in these military navigation watches and equipped with a hacking seconds function so the watch could be synchronized precisely. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with an olive drab military-style NATO strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is currently running and winding properly. As with any vintage mechanical watch, accuracy, power reserve and water resistance have not been tested and its service history is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. case diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31–32mm excluding crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulova 10BNCH, manual wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black 12\/24-hour military navigation dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, matte military finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive drab nylon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1950s \/ early 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, with age and wear consistent with its original military use\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusty's Dials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43987687964759,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/5666\/files\/Vintage_8_5_26_0017_Watch2.jpg?v=1786040724","url":"https:\/\/www.rivaynyc.com\/products\/vintage-issued-bulova-a-17a-u-s-military-navigation-watch","provider":"RIVAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}