Bidspirit auction | Bulova Men Gold-Tone Quartz Dress

Bulova Men Gold-Tone Quartz Dress Watch Reference 97F43 - Bulova men gold-tone dress watch, reference 97F43. The timepiece features a round case with a fluted bezel and a champagne sunburst dial. The dial is set with twelve square-shaped indices, each containing a small clear stone marker, and includes the Bulova name and tuning fork logo. A date aperture with a cyclops magnifier is located at the 3 o'clock position. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. It is fitted with an integrated gold-tone five-link metal bracelet and a folding clasp embossed with the tuning fork emblem. The stainless steel case back is stamped with the manufacturer logo, the reference number 97F43, serial number C960495, and the date code A5, indicating a 2005 production year. The crown is embossed with the tuning fork logo. This lot does not include the original box or documentation. Case size: 37mm. Fair. The watch exhibits significant wear and tarnish to the gold-tone finish on the case and bracelet links, where the base metal is visible. There are numerous surface scratches on the crystal and metal surfaces. A rectangular gold-tone decorative window frame has become detached and is loose inside the dial area. The watch is reported to be in running condition with a new battery, but mechanical functionality and timekeeping accuracy are not guaranteed.