This is made of brass and measures approximately 60mm x 60mm. The back watch cover is approximately 50mm diameter.
Google thought that it might be a travel clock or a desk time piece.
A very rare 1928 Bulova car clock which could also be used as a travel clock when placed inside a travel case like this example.
They could also be mounted to the dashboard of the vehicle with the right mounting.
I believe the small circular hole at the 9 o'clock position turns red when wound down.
In reply to A very rare 1928 Bulova car… by mybulova_admin
Thank you for the response! I have been combing through the internet trying to figure out what it is. Was there a specific car manufacturer that would have used them or is it an aftermarket add on type deal? I would love to find an advertisement for it.
And yes, it does display red when it is wound down.
In reply to A very rare 1928 Bulova car… by mybulova_admin
A very cool innovation for the time!
Pretty sure it was just an add-on and a number of watch manufactures produced them.
Does it run?
In reply to Pretty sure it was just an… by mybulova_admin
Good to know. Yes it does run. I am going to wait for it to wind down and then time it to see if it goes for 8 days.
Ohhhh cool. Ya a car clock. I love this piece.
Wow this is a rare one from early in Bulova's history. Can't say I have seen one before. 1928 Bulova Clock 8-Day gets my vote.
Seems like a good model ID to assign Jim.
1928 Bulova Clock 8-Day seems like a good ID to me as well.
1928 Bulova Clock 8-Day