Bulova 1942 Watertite

Submitted by JP on
Manufacture Year
1942
Movement Model
10BE
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
479
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe this to be a very early Watertite with a very low serial number. As with all of my watches it runs very well and has been dis-assembled and cleaned and re-assembled and oiled. Hands need a relume and will get it when I have the time as I have about 50 hands to relume. Dial is in good shape and only need numerals relumed.

Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch
bobbee
Posted August 14, 2012 - 5:34am

There is a 1943 model with a lower inside case s/n than this, of 273. I do not think this number is a case s/n as we know it, the difference with JP's number 479 and the above 273 for a watch that is a year younger than JP's seems to refute the theory as it is a lower number. Maybe a test run number as Will suggests?

JP
Posted August 14, 2012 - 5:40am

Sounds reasonable to me. I thought it was a little strange for a 42 watch to have that low of a serial number. Thanks for spotting that Bobbee. I am about to get the director/broker?? back together and will show it off when I am done. It is looking good.

JP
Posted August 14, 2012 - 5:58am

Thanks Bobbee.

zappatore88
Posted January 20, 2017 - 12:24am

Anyone know where to get a replacement crystal for this one ?