Bulova 1935 Physician

Manufacture Year

1935

Movement Model

13AL

Movement Date Code

Circle

Movement Jewels

Case Serial No.

5119323

Case shape

Tonneau

Case color

White

Case Manufacturer

Bulova

Gender

Mens

Watch Description

Here's a pretty exciting one. Purchased at an online auction from a Goodwill store. Listed as

"Watches are not tested for functionality, batteries may not be included, and are sold for parts or repair."

Much to my shock and disbelief, it's pretty minty and keeps perfect time. Movement dated 1934. I would call this one a classic "sock drawer watch." The only other example of this watch in white gold plate I have ever seen is Jerin's; uploaded to the database in 2020.

1935 Physician

plainsmen

Posted February 24, 2024 - 6:15pm

Ah... you you were the one snatched it from me! I was 2nd to last bidder! You stole that one!

neetstuf-4-u

Posted February 24, 2024 - 6:21pm

The 40's Benrus w/no crown it was paired with looks NOS. I put a crown on it and after 24 hrs, it's within 30 seconds. Win/win..... Deal of the month :o)

mybulova_admin

Posted February 24, 2024 - 8:02pm

It's certainly a match for the other examples we have in the database https://mybulova.com/bulova-models?model=391

1935 Bulova Physician

mybulova_admin

Posted February 24, 2024 - 8:05pm

This seems to be the only reference that ties the model name Physician to these watches.

MODEL GS SUC BB PERFIT

30s Ben Hur, Calhoun & Physician

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neetstuf-4-u

Posted February 24, 2024 - 9:24pm

Correct. No ad ever surfaced. This one was ID'ed by crystal fit process of elimination (Ben Hur & Calhoun ad identified) and the sweep second hand being considered a medical profession feature.