Bulova 10BZAC

 

Basic Information

NameBulova 10BZAC
ManufacturerBulova
Launch Year1959
Caliber FamilyDescription
10.5" , screw balance:
10BZ: manual wind, sub second
10BZA: automatic, sub second
10BZAC: automatic, sweep second
10BZC: manual wind, sweep second

11.5" , screw balance:
11Af: manual wind, sub second
11AFA: automatic, sub second
11AfAC: automatic, sweep second
11AFACD: automatic, sweep second, date
11AfC: manual wind, sweep second
11AFCD: manual wind, sweep second, date
11AFD: manual wind, sub second, date
11AFF: manual, wind no second
11AFFA: automatic, no second

11.5" , ring balance:
11AL: manual wind, sub second
11ALA: automatic, sub second
11ALAC: automatic, sweep second
11ALACD: automatic, sweep second, date
11ALC: manual wind, sweep second
11ALCD: manual wind, sweep second, date
11ALD: manual wind, sub second, date
11ALL: manual, no second
11ALLA: automatic, no second
Likely not all feasable variants were actually were produced. Here only actually existing are listed, probably not all.

Related calibers
Bulova 10BZ, Bulova 10BZA, Bulova 10BZAC, Bulova 10BZC, Bulova 11AF, Bulova 11AFA, Bulova 11AFAC, Bulova 11AFACD, Bulova 11AFC, Bulova 11AFCD, Bulova 11AFD, Bulova 11AFF, Bulova 11AFFA, Bulova 11AL, Bulova 11ALA, Bulova 11ALAC, Bulova 11ALACD, Bulova 11ALC, Bulova 11ALCD, Bulova 11ALD, Bulova 11ALL, Bulova 11ALLA
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions10.5 ‴
Dimensions23.7 mm
Height5.3 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 23.3mm
Stem height (T): 1.4mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.0mm
Power Reserve40 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels30

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
Shock ProtectionKIF
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeAutomatic
Rotor TypeCentral Rotor
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeAutomatic (Rotor-Driven)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.40 x 0.85 x 0.18mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureUnited States
NotesRemarks: 1959-1963
Other data: balance staff: U3316 stem: W2774
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 23, 30
Signature1960: M0, Bulova-U.S.A., 6 Adjustments, Heat- Cold- Isochronism- 3 Positions, 30 Jewels; Kif-Flector
Import Codes

Compatible Parts

122 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.

128 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:31:15 PM
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