i succed to grab one of these rare early bird ! According to the serial number i would say its a 1917 RUBAIYAT !
Oldest men's pocket watch in d.b. and its a 6th entry in the 1910 era for me ! 🥳 Color of the case is realy a light rose gold and each corner are like new without misplating.
These hands a dark red/violet and they are just amazing as the bleue saphyr on the crown wich i wish is original to the watch.....
if someone have the dark violet second hand like the one is one the watch i am a taker ! Bad luck happen...
just realize that the 20 years or 25 years is missing inside the back cover.......
Congratulation on an amazing buy. Certainly an early timepiece from Bulova and in amazing condition.
1917 Rubaiyat certainly gets my ID.
Here are a few others I've come across in my travels.
| Shape | Style | Case SN | Warranted | Dial | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octagonal | Plain | 2732572 | - | Rubaiyat | Rubaiyat W Co |
| Octagonal | Plain | 2732636 | 25Yr | Rubauyat | Rubaiyat W Co |
| Octagonal | Plain | 2735997 | 25Yr | - | Rubaiyat W Co |
In reply to Congratulation on an amazing… by mybulova_admin
so mine is the earliest seen at these days ?
In reply to so mine is the earliest seen… by mart1n888
The earliest mens pocket watch that I have noted. I think the museum has one or two of these, but I don't know what their serial numbers are.
Still nice and early which I always love to see.
In reply to The earliest mens pocket… by mybulova_admin
oh ! how i would love to see this legendary museum just to take a look at their oldest ones !!! i am truly in love with these very first ones. Cause thats where all have begun !
And they are very valuable for the real Bulova collectors !
plz dont forget to take a look at your stock of hands for my tresaurer !😀
A rare one indeed. I will agree
1917 Rubaiyat
That is a gorgeous pocket watch!
1917 Rubaiyat
WOW! Early and pristine condition example of a Rubaiyat. Congrats on an amazing pick up and thank you for posting this one here. 1917 Bulova Rubaiyat
In reply to WOW! Early and pristine… by JimDon5822
Thank you! the watch come to me with a heavy tarnished case and some stain spot on the dial. i used silvo to bring back the case and gently washed the dial with Dawn dish soap and cold water. NEVER use hot water, the paint may fell off.