Bulova 1931 Round the World

Submitted by 1962300 on
Manufacture Year
1931
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
662016
Case Serial No.
1226384
Case shape
Square
Case color
Two-tone
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1931 Round The World.  Seems to be an unrestored face & movement.  Does not have the original bracelet, which I would love to locate; good luck, I know!  I believe the final digit on the Movement Serial # to be a 6, though it seems to be married to a factory indent.  Hope you all can verify this is a true Round The World and thank you!

1931 Round The World Face
1931 Round The World Case
1931 Round The World Movement
1931 Round The World Serial Number
mybulova_admin
Posted January 13, 2026 - 10:58pm

Looks like I have to move all the corner-cut Lone Eagles into the unknown category as none of them perfectly match the adverts either :-)

1962300
Posted January 17, 2026 - 11:39am

Well....My numerals do not illuminate at all.  The hands illuminate a bit.  So, yes, I should not restore the face...in order to keep it original.  But...If I want this effect, I would need to restore the face.  Only time will tell......
(It was this picture of Geoff's watch that made me seek this model)

Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Round the World 4 5 17 2023

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted January 19, 2026 - 9:20am

Unfortunately the Company providing reasonably priced quality Dial restoration services went out of business.  

If Your watch were mine I would remove the luminous from the hands as it does not match the numerals and call it a day.