Bulova 1940 Chief

Submitted by josé serra on
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
0749513
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
15mm x 26.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

CASE: 26 mm without crown; 43 mm lug to lug; 

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Geoff Baker
Posted November 14, 2024 - 10:37pm

1940 Bulova Ranger, (noting dial modification). We have several watches like this that have been identified as Ranger, THIS is Plainsman's. 

josé serra
Posted November 15, 2024 - 3:14am

Muito obrigado Geoff pelo seu comentário. Vamos então considerar um 1940 Bulova Ranger (com mostrador modificado).

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 15, 2024 - 3:41am

Plainsmans Watch, linked by Mr Baker appear to be mis-identified imo. 

As pointed out by Merc the ad for the 'RANGER' does not show a partial 6 numeral below the sub-dial, both the linked watch and the subject show a partial 6 numeral below the sub-dial matching the 1938 'ALEXANDER' ad.  

1955mercury
Posted November 15, 2024 - 8:45am

I don't know which model it is yet, but since I've seen this one and another one with the same dial configuration, I don't think it has a dial modification. The other one is on a site that has everything copyrighted so I'm not going to post a photo of it, but if you're interested in taking a look at it message me and I will send you the link to it.

1955mercury
Posted November 15, 2024 - 6:56pm

From The Wilmington Morning Star. May 30, 1941. Unfortunately, no model name.

1941

plainsmen
Posted November 16, 2024 - 5:33am

Its a Ranger...

josé serra
Posted November 16, 2024 - 8:27am

Por agora já não há dúvida. É um "Ranger". Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 16, 2024 - 9:29am

The watch does not match the ad for the 'RANGER'