Bulova 1927 Norman

Submitted by Silvercloud on
Manufacture Year
1927
Movement Model
9AN
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
331723
Case Serial No.
9637085
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Crystal details
23.8mm x 19.6mm, rectangular with cut corners
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Looks like a 1927 Bulova 'Norman'.  The case is in excellent shape with what looks like the original crown & 'cathedral' hands.  The crystal is discoloured & needs to be replaced.  The dial needs a good cleaning.  The watch winds, sets & runs.  The ads indicate that the 'Norman' has a 15 Jewel movement; could this 17 jewel movement be a replacement or was it offered by the factory?

Front with original hands & crown
Back of the watch
9AT movement
Case
1927 Bulova ad
Alex
Posted May 24, 2021 - 9:12pm

Dear Silvercloud, your watch is the Norman. The movement is 15 jewels since the Center pinion doesn’t have a ruby. The case serial number is 969 7085. Can you change that? Thanks! In combination with the American Standard signature places it in 1927. 

Alex
Posted May 24, 2021 - 9:14pm

And if I read correctly, the movement is the 9AN, not 9AT. 

Silvercloud
Posted May 25, 2021 - 1:54am

You are correct sir!  Sorry I mixed up one of my other watches.

It is a 15 jewel 9AN movement but the case # is likely 9637085 although some of the numbers are very hard to discern.

Kathy L.
Posted May 25, 2021 - 6:14pm

1927 Bulova Norman

Geoff Baker
Posted May 25, 2021 - 9:15pm

1927 Bulova Norman

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 26, 2021 - 9:47am

1927 Bulova Norman

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 22, 2024 - 6:15am

A case serial number starting with 9 makes it 1929