Bulova 1934 Kirkwood

Submitted by johnrbell on
Manufacture Year
1934
Case Serial No.
439434
Case shape
Octagonal
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Front Photo
Angle Photo
Movement
Markings
Serial?
johnrbell
Posted November 17, 2023 - 8:59am

I have a few more photos if needed. 

Not sure how to access the rear of the movement. 

Keeping "good" time at +109s/d

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 17, 2023 - 9:39am

We are going to need more photos; I believe your dating is off due to the 6 digit case back s/n. A photo of the inside of the case back should show a 7 digit s/n that will indicate date. My initial guess is your watch is a 1933 to 1937 Ambassador, like this one..

Movement will have to be carefully removed from caseback. Don't pry against the dial or you will risk popping off and losing the seconds hand

johnrbell
Posted November 17, 2023 - 6:25pm

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johnrbell
Posted November 17, 2023 - 6:30pm

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johnrbell
Posted November 17, 2023 - 6:43pm

No clue what the inner marking are, but if I am correct, this is a 1934 Ambassador? 

1955mercury
Posted November 17, 2023 - 8:13pm

In reply to by johnrbell

Hi Johnrbell. Your watch is not the 1934 Bulova Ambassador. I have no idea what it is but I see several discrepancies between it and the Ambassador. For one, the 1934 Ambassador had a crystal with straight sides. Two, the ribs on the ends of the case on an Ambassador do not have the concave indentations going across them like yours does. You've got something really interesting here. 

johnrbell
Posted November 18, 2023 - 8:46am

In reply to by 1955mercury

Thank you! If there is anything else I can do to provide any details, please let me know. Otherwise, I think I'll just hang out and hope someone know what we're looking at. 

1955mercury
Posted November 18, 2023 - 9:18am

In reply to by johnrbell

I think you are correct Johnrbell. And it's a more expensive Bulova than the Ambassador. Nice!

johnrbell
Posted November 17, 2023 - 7:05pm

I'm a bit confused about the "21 jewel" movement, most look like 15 from this time?