Bulova 1916 Rubaiyat

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on
Manufacture Year
1916
Movement Jewels
7
Case Serial No.
None
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Rubaiyat W.Co.
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I do enjoy a good challenge.  WWI era 1914–1918  'RUBAIYAT'.   the production date of 1916 is an estimate only.  

1916 RUBAIYAT
1916 RUBAIYAT
1916 RUBAIYAT Case
Horological Journal 1917
1918 Los Angeles Times
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted August 29, 2026 - 5:32pm

The black dial of this watch suggests British Military use perhaps but ultimately could have been worn by an Army officer of either side. 

*The U.S. didn't officially enter WWI until April 6, 1917.  

mart1n888
Posted August 29, 2026 - 6:33pm

WOOOOWWWWW !!!! What an amazing find !!!  I am seriously jealous of this one! Where did you got it ????

mybulova_admin
Posted August 29, 2026 - 8:21pm

Well at least we now know who bought it.

Well bought.

This one actually belongs in the museum :-)

JimDon5822
Posted August 29, 2026 - 8:27pm

The only difference I can see is the 7 jewel vs the 15 jewel in the ad.  So this could be 1 of 200.  

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted August 29, 2026 - 11:56pm

I'm not sure Jim, the ad states 'the same type as been used at the front since the start of the war' and is entered for an example of the case design.   *The war started in 1914 so the subject watch could be as early as 1914.  

Alex
Posted August 29, 2026 - 8:41pm

What is the diameter of the movement in mm?