Bulova 1945 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by Pinout on
Manufacture Year
1945
Movement Model
10BA
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Other
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

No clue. Could not find anything in the ads, etc.

Apologies, photos not great. Has triangle on movement.(1945?) Case appears to read 'V.M.R. Case CE' in small faint print near the rim . Not sure what might be original. If watch is legit. Case back is puzzling. Any help appreciated.

10ba 1945 sub-6/2020
back 10ba 1945? sub 6/2020
Mvmt 10 ba 1945? sub-6/2020
neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 2, 2020 - 12:47pm

Welcome! Your watch has a great look, unfortunately, it is what we classify as "Non-Conforming". That is a term for a watch that isn't comprised of 100% Bulova parts. The movement is 1945 Bulova but the case and face were produced by a non-Bulova vendor of replacement parts. The case itself is very similar to a Bulova 23 model, as is the black sunburst pattern center of the dial. That is probably the look they were going for style-wise.. Note that the dial is marked "Bulova Movement". That was done to avoid legal issues with Bulova. These replacements were normally sold as a "kit". Empty case with matching face and no movement to plant a Bulova movement in.

I have a couple in my collection; wear it and enjoy it.

Pinout
Posted June 2, 2020 - 1:25pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thanks for the info. Had me baffled. ‘Movement’ signature on dial did not register with me. It is different looking for sure. Think I will give it a service and face lift and see how it turns out. At least no worry about making a Frankenstein out of it.  Appreciate the help.