Bulova 1942 Comptroller

Submitted by Fmano on
Manufacture Year
1942
Case Serial No.
2673811
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Front
Back
neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 17, 2026 - 8:58am

Welcome. I believe your watch is a men's model (although small) and is by case s/n a

1942 Comptroller

per a rather involved conversation SEEN HERE.

PS, I really like the bracelet on it. I'll change year and gender above for you.

Kathy L.
Posted April 17, 2026 - 10:50am

Agreed

1942 Bulova Comptroller

mybulova_admin
Posted April 17, 2026 - 7:39pm

I'm curious what is engraved on the back.

Agree that this was released as a men's watch, but in this day and age it's more suited to a women's wrist. I do like that chunky bracelet.

Some watch models have been a challenge; this was one of them.

  • 1943 - Comptroller (17J, yellow gold filled case, gold hands and numerals, leather strap)
  • 1945/46 - Knickbocker (17J, natural gold, basketweave band)
  • 1947/49 - Clinton (17J, yellow gold, basketweave band)
  • 1948/49 - Chief (17J, yellow gold, basketweave/seed band)

1942 Bulova Comptroller

Fmano
Posted April 17, 2026 - 8:29pm

It says Ma and Dad to Lil 1943.

I  believe it was an 8th grade graduation gift that my Mother in law received from her parents.

mybulova_admin
Posted April 17, 2026 - 9:40pm

What an amazing gift to receive at such a young age. The watch cost $37.50 back in 1943, which I imagine was quite a lot of money in those days.

Also interesting to gift a young girl a men's watch.

Geoff Baker
Posted April 17, 2026 - 9:54pm

1942 Bulova Comptroller - Cool keepsake!

JimDon5822
Posted April 18, 2026 - 5:46pm

Agree that it is a 1942 Bulova Comptroller.   Really interesting aftermarket bracelet.   Almost looks like it was made from a bracelet.

Birch
Posted April 22, 2026 - 4:05am

The Knights had something similar though not as sturdy as this one. Absolutely love the bracelet, suits it very well.