Bulova 1929 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by mlavin01 on
Manufacture Year
1929
Movement Model
10an
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
9107***
Case shape
Square
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This is another Bulova I purchased on Ebay. Is it authentic? Would this face be correct for a Bulova 10an movement? Thanks! Michael

Face plate has rounded painted corners
I expect with a movement cover which is not included now
Back with serial number hard to read
mlavin01
Posted February 8, 2026 - 2:29pm

It runs well

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 8, 2026 - 2:52pm

Interesting watch, I like it.. There is another currently in the database with this engraving pattern ID'ed as Unknown. There were several different models with this stepped lug configuration at this point in time that we have been unable to identify by name. Based on case s/n starting with a "9" your watch dates to 1929. Can you see a date code on movement?

 I suspect the dial/movement in yours may be a replacement. The center second hand complication is unusual, and it appears that the seconds track does not follow the shape of the crystal opening.

1929 Unknown for me for now.

mlavin01
Posted February 8, 2026 - 3:02pm

I do not see any date movement. Would you be able to send me a link if there is another Bulova 10an with this face in the database. Thanks so much for your help! Michael

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 8, 2026 - 4:34pm

There are currently 526 watches bearing 10AN's in the database. I kept fine tuning my search and came down to this: it appears that your movement and dial are out of a circa 1935 Nurse Based on that, I have to say your watch is a 

1929 Non-Conforming

meaning it is a collection of parts, rather than a documented model as seen.

mlavin01
Posted February 8, 2026 - 4:37pm

Good job!! I wish you worked for me. This makes sense. Early watches with sweep second hands were often marketed as Doctor on Nurse watches because they could be used to take someone's pulse. Unfortunately, my watch is not in the original case as you point out. 

Kathy L.
Posted February 8, 2026 - 4:45pm

Great job Bob!  I would agree

1929 Non-Conforming

JimDon5822
Posted February 8, 2026 - 9:52pm

I agree 1929 Bulova non-conforming.