Bulova 1931 -Unknown

Submitted by M Watchman on
Manufacture Year
1931
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
210578
Case Serial No.
1243150
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Case is simply marked "Bulova Quality" and "Pat. Jan 11, 1927", with the serial number.  Nicely chased white metal.  Movement is running but does need a crown.  It is a hinged case and is complete with the full dust cover in place. The model eludes me.....looks a lot like a Magnolia or Mercury but the case ends between the lugs is recessed.......and the side chasing follows through onto the lugs. It is also VERY similar to a President Madison, but again the ends are recessed between the lugs.

So....I have no idea of the model and hope you can help!! I am looking forward to getting the crown, getting it serviced and back in action!!!

Watch Front
Movement and dust cover
Inside Case
Case Back
mybulova_admin
Posted March 4, 2020 - 8:15pm

Watch dates to 1931 based on the case serial number. Will update entry.

Can you please confirm the movement date code as a square (1927/37) seem incorrect for a 1931 case. 

M Watchman
Posted March 4, 2020 - 8:23pm

So perhaps an "Apollo" Perhaps with an earlier movement?

Geoff Baker
Posted March 4, 2020 - 9:55pm

Hello again M Watchman.We have yet to identify this model watch, we have several in the Unknown portion of our dB. Here's one just like it. I like this model, it's a fine looking watch.

I would ID this as a 1931 Bulova Unknown.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 5, 2020 - 8:08pm

Great case engraving on this one, unfortunately at this point it's still

1931 Unknown

 

M Watchman
Posted June 17, 2021 - 6:51pm

I found this while looking around......could this be "the Charles"?

1931

1931 close

plainsmen
Posted June 17, 2021 - 7:06pm

Naw... The Charles has those little Omega symbols on the top and bottom of the bezel, just like the Lone Eagle.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 17, 2021 - 9:13pm

No, not the Charles, still Unknown