Here is an extremely rare watch. It is a 1935 Physician (based on prior IDs). I couldn't wait to get it in to see how it was put together. Definitely a project watch for me. it is a two piece white gold filled top and stainless case back. The dial is white with applied yellow gold hour markers with an hour dial and a lower second dial. The movement is a rare 13AB 17 Jewels with a triangle date code. I took the dial off so you can see the hour wheel train. Interesting set up. It has a pressure fit gear on the center wheel then two additional wheels set on applied pinions on the master plate. The movement is in overall OK and complete but is missing the hairspring and has a broken setting lever. Anyone know what the interchangeability of the 13AB movement is? I have a 13AF and was wondering if the balance would fit. I will also need hands.
So tell me how does a Physician operate without hands ???
1935 Bulova Physician
Hopefully the 10AN/AE series hands will fit.
1935 Bulova Physician
Well played on the purchase :o). Congrats on snagging this rarely encountered model.
1935 Physician
What a great find Jim!
1935 Bulova Physician
There is no question that this Physician is in desperate need of a DOCTOR. Is there a doctor in the house?
Congrats Jim - have fun with this one.....1935 Bulova Physician
In reply to There is no question that… by Geoff Baker
Yes there is a Dr in the house. Need a hairspring and a setting lever. plus hands. I just got a donor 13 AL running movement. I believe the parts to be interchangeable so wish me luck.
Well I finished the restoration on this one. The dial is from a 13AB movement I found on eBay last week. Really proud of this one. I updated the main picture with the restored watch.
In reply to Well I finished the… by JimDon5822
I need the second hand for my physician watch. What is a compatible second hand? Thx
In reply to I need the second hand for… by Merlynda
The second hand looks to be a longer in length than a standard sub-second hand of other models from this period. Might be a bit tricky to find one, but good luck.
Very Nice Jim, well done!