Bulova 1950 Rutherford

Submitted by Steven B on
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
3267307
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Another Mybulova member had an identical appearing watch and described it as a "Rutherford" from 1950. I received the watch in the early 1960s and do not have personal knowledge
Back of case. It states that it is 14K gold
Shows case number. I did not attempt to open the case. The watch is fully operations and keeps accurate time.
neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 31, 2025 - 5:19pm

Based on case date, I believe your watch is a 

1950 Ashford

Like THIS ONE,  except with the lugs modified/cut down - peg removal. Are there any signs of cut marks  or any indications of re-plating after the fact? 

JimDon5822
Posted September 1, 2025 - 9:10pm

Since this is a 14kt gold case this is a 1950 Bulova Rutherford.  It does appear the dial was touched up at some point. 

Rutherford

 

Geoff Baker
Posted September 1, 2025 - 9:14pm

Two reasons I wouldn't support Ashford. Case back is a different style and Ashford is not solid gold as this watch is. Additionally it seems the Ashford is more of a 'pie plate' dial and this seem more rounded. I'd like to suggest that this is a 1950 Bulova Rutherford, like JERIN'S. Lug size/shape is consistent as well.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 1, 2025 - 10:22pm

Good call, Geoff and Jim, I completely missed the 14 solid case and was unfamiliar with the  Rutherford. I agree, subject watch is a 

1950 Rutherford

plainsmen
Posted September 2, 2025 - 12:43am

Yup... the 14K solid gold Rutherford.  Nice watch

Andersok
Posted September 2, 2025 - 8:28pm

Great watch...Rutherford model.

Steven B
Posted September 2, 2025 - 11:23pm

Thank you all. My father bought this watch and gave it to me around 1961. It keeps good time. I haven’t worn it for decades. When I last had it cleaned (in Washington DC), they commented that the watch was old and that it’d be difficult to find parts if any were needed.  I’m confident that the dial was not touched up.