This 1960 Bulova Jet Clipper features a 35mm gold-plated case paired with a crisp white dial. The layout is minimal and elegant, with gold-toned Arabic numerals, a clean minute track, and matching dauphine-style hands. The dial is signed “Selfwinding” above 6 o’clock and “Swiss” below, referencing the Swiss-made 11AFAC automatic movement within.The Jet Clipper series was introduced in the late 1950s as a tribute to the golden age of aviation. It reflected the era’s fascination with international travel and modern engineering. Bulova, founded in 1875, was one of America’s most forward-thinking watchmakers—balancing classic design with mass-market accessibility.This piece includes its original blue velvet presentation box marked “Jet Clipper,” making it a charming and collectible example of mid-century horology.
