The crystal is missing and I'd very much like to replace it. The setting would be flat as the watch case is not curved. Need to know how to determine if it is appropriate for this watch before acquiring new crystal. see photos for some dimensional info regarding the crystal.
To be clear, I'm not certain of the year of manufacture, but that's the closest guess and I couldn't post unless a put some date in the field. Thanks.
Nice watch, welcome and thanks for sharing. In the movement back near the crown I think I see "nteen", which would indicate it's a 17 jewel. You can carefully pry the ring off holding the dust cover to expose it. Below the movement s/n, it looks to be a "T" datestamp, for 1932. That with the inside caseback starting with a "2" would make your watch a 1932. I'll modify date in info above for you.
I come up empty on a name, but suspect it's a "Dress face" all white version of this one, which we have never been able to name. I say this based on the fact we see many watches in this time period that were produced with this style face and never advertised. It also wasn't uncommon for a watch to have a couple different colored cases, white, yellow or two tone like yours.
Pure speculation tho. At present, I'm at
1932 Unknown.
Perhaps one of the other panel members has more info.
In reply to Nice watch, welcome and… by neetstuf-4-u
No center jewel, so would be 15 jewels.
In reply to Nice watch, welcome and… by neetstuf-4-u
Not quite the same Bob - lugs are straight on the linked watch, curved on the subject
Beautiful watch, but Unknown.
I really appreciate this information, thanks!! And, I now understand that there were Bulova watches made that can't be associated with a specific model made. So, now in order to acquire a crystal, I wonder if you might be able to tell me which crystal would be appropriate for this watch. I am open to the idea that were a named model of vintage Bulova watch to become available that has a crystal consistent with my Bulova, I'd buy it in order to rejuvenate mine. But, what might I look for to know that it would match mine? Again, I'm so interested in my grandfather's watch that I'm committed to the "project". And, again...THANKS for any help you might offer.
I see the movement clearly marked 15J so that wouldn't that make this a 1932 Bulova Alexander?
In reply to I see the movement clearly… by JimDon5822
The Alexander ads date from 1935 onwards, so maybe the Princeton was rebadged the Alexander.
Here is another option...the Bulova Princeton from a 1933 advert.
1936 Alexander advert. Price would indicate 15 jewles.
