Bulova 1938 Rite-Angle

Submitted by JimDon5822 on
Manufacture Year
1938
Movement Model
8AM
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8606998
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is one that needs no introduction.   This is a 1938 Bulova Rite Angle like this one https://mybulova.com/watches/1938-rite-angle-12635.  The case is 10KT yellow rolled gold plate.   The dial is black but now has a gorgeous royal blue patina.  The movement is an 8AM 17J with a crescent moon date code.  

Rite Angle
RIte Angle Back
Rite Angle Movement
Rite Angle Dial
Alex
Posted May 18, 2025 - 2:31am

A Right Angle it is!

mybulova_admin
Posted May 18, 2025 - 3:44am

Advert showing the Bulova Rite Angle with black dial.

1938 Bulova Rite-Angle

mybulova_admin
Posted May 18, 2025 - 5:14am

Curious to see if there were designated variants for this model as well.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 18, 2025 - 12:52pm

Yes indeed. One of the "7 handsome models" Engraved case black Dial

1938 Rite-Angle

I believe this is a first in this configuration for the database. Congrats!

JimDon5822
Posted May 19, 2025 - 12:19am

Thanks.  Glad to have it.  Drove two hours to the estate sale for this watch and the others I posted.  So 7 models of the Rite Angle...interesting as I can see 8 options.   Based on what I can see we have the following:

Yellow/Plain Case/White Dial/Leather

Yellow/Plain CaseWhite Dial/Bracelet

Yellow/Plain Case/Black Dial/Leather

Yellow/Plain Case/Black Dial/Bracelet

Yellow/Engraved Case/White Dial/Bracelet

Yellow/Engraved Case/Black Dial/Bracelet

Yellow/Plain Case/Two Black & Gray Dial/Leather

The odd one out is the yellow with the copper dial.