I believe that this is marked 1937 with an arrow symbol on the movement. I’ve not been able to find anything similar in the adverts from 1937. It looks similar to the 1942 Carrel, with some noted differences: the Carrel is 17j, whereas this watch is 21j; the Carrel has engraved details among the front edges of the case whereas mine does not. I am also inclined to believe that the band pictured is original, since it does not bear the markings of any known third party manufacturer, but I could be wrong.
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This 1937 Bulova Envoy is running, but it is running fast, leading me to believe it is likely magnetized. I've tried to demagnetize it with a small, cheap demagnetizer that seems only temporarily to fix the issue. The dial has no major discoloration and is in remarkably good condition for its age. The expansion band, which may be original to the watch, is also in good condition without major wear, discoloration, or grime. There are some scratches on the domed plastic crystal, but I've been able to buff out most of the finer scratches.
This appears to be a rare model, as I've not seen any others like it. This particular watch has a 21-jewel movement, as opposed to the 17j movement specified in the advertisement (see comments to the initial posting).
Found a reference advert originaly posted by Plainsmen.
1937 Bulova Envoy
In reply to Found a reference advert… by mybulova_admin
Yeah! The bulova envoy looks like a good match. Did it come in 21j though?
In reply to Yeah! The bulova envoy looks… by mfcas10
You do raise a good point. That is unknown, chances are not, so the movement may be a replacement/upgrade.
In reply to You do raise a good point… by mybulova_admin
That’s what I suspected. I’m not sure how much customization would’ve been available to customers when they bought a watch from the bulova shop, but that’s probably a good explanation for a higher jewel movement in this model.
1937 Bulova Envoy looks like a good advert match.
A very modern looking watch for 1937. 1937 Bulova Envoy is a good match.
1937 Bulova Envoy Love that band!