Bulova 1939 Winston

Submitted by joeliviero1 on
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
111485
Case shape
Rectangle
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Just bought this watch, want to know more about it. From the purchase description: VINTAGE BULOVA ART DECO 15 JEWELS MEN'S RESTORED WRIST WATCH ~ SERVICED ~ C.1939  = RUNNING & KEEPING TIME ~ RECENTLY SERVICED ~ RESTORED SILVER DIAL & 10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE FANCY BEZEL CASE ~ NEW GLASS CRYSTAL ~ ORIGINAL OWNER'S ESTATE: ORIGINAL BULOVA 15 JEWELS 10AE U.S.A. HIGH GRADE MANUAL WIND MOVEMENT ~ MOVEMENT PRODUCTION DATE MARK SHEILD = 1939 ~ RUNNING & KEEPING TIME~ RECENTLY SERVICED (BASIC HAND CLEANING, OILED, TIMED)  =  ORIGINAL BULOVA SILVER DIAL WITH APPLIED GOLD NUMBERS & HANDS IS IN EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION  =  ORIGINAL BULOVA DECO FANCY BEZEL YELLOW 10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE CASE IS IN EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION ~CASE #9480368  =  NEW GLASS CRYSTAL IS CLEAN & CLEAR  =  NEW 14MM BLACK LEATHER BAND  =  WATCH IS 27MM WIDE WITH THE CROWN, 25MM WITHOUT THE CROWN, AND 37MM LUG TO LUG  = OVERALL, THIS IS A GREAT DECO STYLE RESTORED BULOVA  =  Any help would be great.

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Bulova 1947 -Unknown

Submitted by DarHin on
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
4148309
Case shape
Rectangle
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
BB MX2160 176
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Overall Length: 34.8mm  Case Length: 28.8mm  Width: 21.2mm  Inside Lugs: 15.8mm   Solid 14KYG  *EDIT* 11-10-2012 Corrected Crystal Details, added Gender  

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Bulova 1948 Patriot

Submitted by DarHin on
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Model
8AH
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
9189156
Case shape
Rectangle
Crystal details
RMS 122-72C 20.9x17.0 Bulova "Patriot", CMX 320-37
Watch Description

Overall Length: 32mm   Case Length: 24mm   Width: 21mm   Inside Lugs: 16mm   Solid 14KYG

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Bulova 1945 Patriot

Submitted by DarHin on
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
4535936
Case shape
Rectangle
Crystal details
RMS 122-72C 20.9x17.0 Bulova "Patriot", CMX 320-37
Watch Description

Overall Length: 32mm

Case Length: 24mm

Width: 21mm

Inside Lugs: 16mm

Movement Date Code: Delta over Circle

Solid 14KRG

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Interesting Non-Conforming story

Submitted by William Smith on

So I bought this ad.  It shows an array of c1960 "Ladies" watches w/ "custom cases" by Allerton Company".  It's a two page ad, only one page shown below.  It was not Bulova marketing and its unclear how the actual watch cases were signed, but the dials were original Bulova dials signed as such.

Bulova 1926 Ambassador

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
6653518
Case shape
Square
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Crystal details
W C 2Z212 212
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Train wreck in a nice tri-fold Case.

Vintage advertisement Dated 1926.

as found.

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Maybe I'm the bad guy... but I'm thinking about

Submitted by plainsmen on
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Buying one of these for everyday smashing round at work.  I CANNOT be late to my meetings and I really don't want to smash any of my collectors.  This ones got the feel... and the quartz accuracy... and if I smashed it... whoopiee...

Commence the bustering... but I still may buy one.... it looks classy.  CUMMON BOYS!!  YOU KNOW I SUPPORT THE OLD DOGS..... but I can't risk them everyday.  Thinking about a nice display case for them at my office actually..