Adverts from 1937 indicate this is a Minuteman curvex model. I think this may also be original metal band as adverts show identical type of metal bracelet.
Edit: Manufacture Year changed to 1938 based on Case Serial Number
two Minute Man in 1937 ads w/ charcoal dial. No distortion in the three images in composite. Subject watch on right.
One 1938 Minute Man ad w white dial but engraved bezel.
1938 Minute Man record: http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1938-minute-man-1078
w/ three stars. Looks real close. Case SN in above link higher than subject watch case SN w/i reason? - both begin w/ 8 - mvnt in link is 1938, mvnt in subject watch is 1937.
Confirming variant based on this new ad I found.
1938 Bulova Minute Man "C"
What is the difference between the (C) variant and the (F) variant.
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In reply to What is the difference… by FifthAvenueRes…
C is plain case and F is engraved.