Bulova 1937 Calhoun

Submitted by plainsmen on
Manufacture Year
1937
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
7166040
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This is a really early 21 Jewel guys in the 10AE series.  At first I thought it was the Ben Hur but then saw that the Ben Hur is etched only. So this smooth bezel Ben Hur is actually the Calhoun I think.   Lugs are sort of cool as this watch looks like a Banker/Ranger with a sort of twist on the bezel right before the lugs. The "Calhoun" ad is from 1938 and it's in the database. 

1937 Bulova Calhoun
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William Smith
Posted January 16, 2015 - 11:40pm

I'm good with Calhoun for that smooth bezel with the twisties near the lugs

Geoff Baker
Posted January 17, 2015 - 5:56am

Wow, that shined up very nicely plains, well done. I'm going with Will, Calhoun, sweet watch.

If anyone is interested, I think I have one or two of those bracelet straps shown in the advert laying around (they're NOS). The buckle is plastic but maybe it could be replaced. As I recall the strap is a bit on the short side. For display purposes it would look great.

Andersok
Posted January 17, 2015 - 6:41am

The bottom line of the seconds area ring in the ad looks to extend lower than the 5 & 7 - subj watch bottom line looks to be level with the numbers, minor difference. Looks like a good match otherwise and very nice presentation - Calhoun

mybulova_admin
Posted January 17, 2015 - 8:06pm

 

Everything looks like s great match for the Bulova Calhoun, minus the slight variation in the dial.