Welp, I think its a 1932 but I can't find any model matching this one. I found some models that were close but no cigar because the border wasn't exactly right. The markings on the case are unusual (to me). The movement is your standard 15 J, 10AN. Its got the 1932/1942 date code (tau).The case is marked "Bulova Quality" but there's no indication as to what its made of (e.g. "14 K rolled gold plate" or something). There's the standard 7 digit serial number on the inside as reported above. But in addition, there's a 6 digit serial number on the outside: 203725. I haven't run into that before.
It runs and keeps time.
Tom, I'm stumped. It's hard to believe that we've have been presented with yet another Unknown 1930's era Bulova watch. it really feels like these depression years are the most challenging for us to ID. Thanks for keeping us looking!
1932 Bulova Unknown
In reply to Tom, I'm stumped. It's hard… by Geoff Baker
Yes. A lot of them seem to have this square shape with a different pattern on the bezel. This one is otherwise exactly like a Stanford.
Yup.. totally unknown with that fat stepped case.
Yep, there are a good number of unknown s from this period. Makes you think that Bulova just simply didn't advertise all their models and that you needed to visit a jeweler to really see their line-up.
1932 Unknown
Yet another unknown....Good looking one for sure.
Yet another unknown....Good looking one for sure.