Bulova 1940 Pocket Watch

Submitted by whbarwick on
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Gold coloured fob watch.  Probably purchased in Canada after 1910.  The face looks like some other already dated watches from 1920.  Currently, unable to be opened for further information.  On the back / reverse side, words 'Bulova Quality' are stamped at the bottom.  Watch belonged to my grandfather.  Has been in my possession since 1967.  Watch was cleaned and repaired 10 years ago.  Some corrosion at base of watch face.  I am seeking a manufacturing date / year and any further information available for the watch.

Face of Bulova watch
Reverse of Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted July 10, 2023 - 8:08am

Your pocket watch is most likely from the 1930s, maybe 40s. We have another example here: Bulova 1940 Pocket Watch | myBulova.com

I don't think we have had any luck matching it to a model. A photo of the movement and backcase would help us confirm the exact year of release.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 10, 2023 - 5:17pm

The only reliable way to date your heirloom is to see the inside. A good photo of the movement showing date code and of the inside of the case back with serial number are needed.

JimDon5822
Posted July 14, 2023 - 10:21am

The case backs normally screw off.  Please us a rubber ball or even some wide rubber bands and press on the back while turning counter clockwise.  

mybulova_admin
Posted July 15, 2023 - 7:08am

Still waiting on an update from the owner, but at this stage I'm going to suggest we ID as a generic pocket watch.

whbarwick
Posted July 16, 2023 - 2:50am

Thank you all, for the feedback over recent days.  It is considerably appreciated.  I have made several unsuccessful attempts to open the back of the watch using the suggestions here.  I will keep persevering, however, and get back to you with another photo of the internals when I et the back of the watch open.  Thanks again.