Bulova 1938 -Unknown

Submitted by Paleotime on
Manufacture Year
1938
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8062985
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
15x20mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Bracelet marked B/R is original matching the engraving on the case.  Engraving is a long diamond separated by two dots. 10kt yellow rolled gold plate. 

1937 Unknown
Bulova watch
Bulova watch
Bulova Watch
Paleotime
Posted October 24, 2011 - 6:30pm

This looks a lot like the Senator of the same year and matches the jewel count in yellow gold Senator.  So perhaps an engraved variant of the Senator?

Any thoughts?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted October 24, 2011 - 8:44pm

I would agree, although there are no ads to back up its existance there are others in the database.

Paleotime
Posted October 25, 2011 - 11:21am

Fifth,

Yes I see yours in the Senator database now.  Engraved in white.  The right jewel count for a white Senator too.

How does it work around here - do I change this to Senator, or is there a panel or something that decides?

Paleotime
Posted October 25, 2011 - 8:26pm

I guess that I change it and somebody else gives it stars...

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted October 25, 2011 - 8:55pm

Yes, in which case (no pun intended) it should receive 2 Stars as a tentative ID.

The Watch shows all the characteristics of the 'SENATOR' including the correct Jewel count for a natural Gold Case.

simpletreasures
Posted October 25, 2011 - 9:07pm

You post it as what you think it is, members that vote, research and confirm or offer other suggestions. Then there's a lot of debate, discussions, pow-wow's, more debate, bribes, smoke-em the peace pipe, more discussions and more bribes then voting.

Once all the bribes (I mean votes) are counted and everyones happy or asleep, your done!!!

Just kidding :-) (except for the bribe part) In reality, the voting members take a look, and research the ad database and vote. It could be quick or slow, it all depends on know models.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted October 25, 2011 - 9:12pm

Does the same engraving pattern carry onto the Bracelet?

simpletreasures
Posted October 25, 2011 - 9:41pm

It looks like it does Mark, good eye!

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted October 25, 2011 - 10:01pm

Bracelet is the same design as shown in the 1936 ad, plus the engraving, matching the Case.

B/R - Bell & Ross.

Paleotime
Posted October 25, 2011 - 10:41pm

Yes, bracelet engraving is the same.  Pretty nice to get an original bracelet in good shape.  It was an 'bay gamble on a not good picture.

Glad to know the process for ID's now.  I got a real doozy that I am going to post in the next little while...