Bulova 1934 Lone Eagle

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on
Manufacture Year
1934
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Circle
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
401761
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
21.8 x 22mm yellowed
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This one has me pretty excited. As received with the exception of a polishing of crystal. One end of the back is marked Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plate. Serial number on opposite end of the single hinged case. As first, I thought the dial had been replaced, as it doesn't match ads; however, by looking at others in the database perhaps not. It seems that this dial was interchangeable with the "straight leg 7" style. I find this dial, as well as the one in ads in the Trident. In Tridents currently in the Db; 2 of 5 sport this dial and the other 3 match both LE and Trident ads.The single example of Chancellor uses the same hooked leg 7 dial.

Watch is in excellent condition and looks like it didn't have much wrist time. No apparent plating wear and perfectly round lug pin holes. Note the nice crisp center groove on the crown. Face very clean with some "measles". Engraved ladder band is in the same excellent condition and has been with the watch a long time. It's a perfect fit on my wrist without expanding the clasp. Currently running and keeping time.

1934 Lone Eagle?

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 30, 2021 - 6:38pm

Ad dated Nov. 1933

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JimDon5822
Posted September 30, 2021 - 8:25pm

It looks like a match to the Lone Eagle like others we have in the database.

1934 Bulova Long Eagle

Geoff Baker
Posted September 30, 2021 - 9:29pm

Wow, we really discussed this at length. I believe the consensus was the engraving indicate LE, non engraved are ID'd as Trident (Sweepstakes Watch). 1934 Bulova Lone Eagle

mybulova_admin
Posted September 30, 2021 - 9:57pm

That was and still is the consensus. 

However I did put forth this new advert dated 1933 showing what looks to be a match with an ID of "Bernard".

The advert is dated December 17, 1933 and appearing in the Evening Star on Page B-6.

1933 Bulova Bernard

Kathy L.
Posted October 1, 2021 - 8:54pm

Very nice find Bob, congrats!!  

1934 Bulova Lone Eagle

JEV1A
Posted October 3, 2021 - 11:47am

Lovely "Lone Eagle" I would suggest a Crystal Replacement. 

Tinted Crystals in the day were ugly and so be it today. 

John V. "TIME & AGAIN"