Bulova 1941 Pilot

Submitted by RobertaGill on
Manufacture Year
1941
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
1344912
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Two-tone rose gold and gold rectangular face with a second hand and roman numerals. Case marked 14K rolled gold plate Bulova. Case serial number 1344912. Gold link band not original. 

Note that I have been unable to determine the year of manufacture based on the engraved case serial number so plugged in a guestimate so I could submit this form.

Rectangular watch with two-tone gold face with second hand and roman numerals; band not original
Back of rectangular watch with two-tone gold face with serial number
JimDon5822
Posted February 21, 2025 - 9:26pm

Thank you for posting your watch.   Based on the case serial number begining with a 1 this is a 1941 Bulova Pilot with the Roman numeral dial.   See the ad below with a different dial configuration.   

RobertaGill
Posted February 22, 2025 - 8:53am

Thank you for the information. How do I "add a comment" on the listing to indicate the correct 1941 date and Pilot model name?

Geoff Baker
Posted February 22, 2025 - 9:14pm

1941 Bulova Pilot

1955mercury
Posted February 23, 2025 - 8:38am

Nice Pilot, but the dial doesn't look correct. It's pretty obvious it's a refinished dial, but the lower part of the dial seems to be obscured by the watch bezel. 

RobertaGill
Posted February 23, 2025 - 8:48am

Thank you for your comments.  

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 24, 2025 - 11:08am

I suspect the dial and perhaps the movement are from a Beacon. I have one of each and can say from experience the the cases, crystals and dials are identical in size. The case is unique to the Pilot, so

1941 Pilot,

noting dial swap.

RobertaGill
Posted February 24, 2025 - 1:25pm

Thank you! The Beacon face is what my watch has. I appreciate your help in clarifying I have a Beacon dial!