Bulova 17ALS

Basic Information

NameBulova 17ALS
Alternative NameETA 951, ETA 953
Base CalibreETA 951
ManufacturerBulova
Launch Year1959
Caliber FamilyDescription
17AH, 17AHS: Breguet hairspring
17AL: flat hairspring

Related calibers
Bulova 17ALS
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions17 ‴
Dimensions38.6 mm
Height3.95 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 37.9mm
Stem height (T): 2.25mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.6mm
Power Reserve37 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels17

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes2.00 x 1.00 / 0.28mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: open face calibre
Usually the ETA 953 is recorded as base. Thus the signature on the example movement indicates that the ETA 951 is the Bulova variant of the ETA 953.
Other data: balance staff: Ronda 439 stem: W1500 mainspring / battery: Zf2793, 1.20 x 15.0 x 0.19 x 430mm balance staff ronda: 439 (17)
Signature1959: L9, BXW, 951, Bulova Watch Co, 17AHS, Swiss, 17 Jewels (Bulova 17AHS)
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Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtMay 26, 2026, 4:43:43 AM
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