1937 Broadcaster with possible unique dial. B-10k Gold Filled. 5th Avenue New York watch. Was purchased with a large collection from an estate sale in NYC. Unknown history beyond that. Dial appears to be 100% original with no retouching. Possible original band, but I do not know enough to say one way or the other.
Thank you for posting your watch. Looks to be a 1937 Bulova Broadcaster to me. I am not concerned about the dial as we have seen dial variations on these early models.
In reply to Thank you for posting your… by JimDon5822
Would this dial have been made for a specific store, or just a random dial variation produced in small numbers by Bulova? Also, do I need to upload a better pic of the band to determine originality?
In reply to Would this dial have been… by VaBamaMan
That bracelet probably is not the original bracelet. You can look in the ad section. There’s a 1938 ad showing the original bracelet.
I would agree with S_S that the band is not original to the watch and a much later addition.
Here is the referenced advert: https://mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/bulova-ad-1938-8.jpg
In reply to I would agree with S_S that… by mybulova_admin
FLAG ! wrong advert here. we dont see the broadcaster on this ad.
In reply to FLAG ! wrong advert here. we… by mart1n888
It’s at the bottom on the right hand side.
In reply to It’s at the bottom on the… by Stinky_Sullivan
oh im sorry! you are right..... its so badly representative when they exagerate the curving....... my bad !
In reply to I would agree with S_S that… by mybulova_admin
I can't help but notice my Broadcaster dial is closer to the one shown for the American Clipper in this advert. How did these dial variants work exactly? Would Bulova produce watches with random dial variants, or would they work with a specific retailer who requested an exclusive dial for their store?
I'm most curious about the dial since I cannot find any adverts from the time showing this variant.
In reply to I can't help but notice my… by VaBamaMan
There’s no evidence Bulova assembled watches from random parts or made any models for a specific merchant specifically. We don’t have information on every model and variant they made. It’s possible the dial and movement from another model was put into this case or Bulova may have made this variant early on before changing to the dial in the ad. We have no way of knowing for sure. None of that suggests any particular rarity or greater collectibility.
1937 Bulova Broadcaster is a good match