Bulova 1945 -Unknown

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on
Manufacture Year
1945
Movement Model
10AKCSH
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
16
Case Serial No.
5422893
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Circular Case measures 35mm lug to lug x 28mm non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers. Black Dial shows White printed Military standard numerals, Bulova signature and track. Hour, Minute and sweep center Seconds Hands are White painted. 16 Jewel Hackset Movement stamped with a Triangle inside a Circle. Recessed Crown. Snap fit Caseback is Stainless Steel and stamped as shown. Strap is N.O.S. Vintage Pigskin by BRITE

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JayKay
Posted July 31, 2020 - 8:08am

Of course, here is the watch, it's my first Bulova. (I'm a Brit who has recently moved to live in the States)

The only real issue is the surface of the crown which should obviously be gold plated, it seems like a circular piece of plating was lost.

Bulova Commuter faceBulova Commuter side with crownBulova Commuter side with crystal

Bulova Commuter case backBulova Commuter Movement

Geoff Baker
Posted July 31, 2020 - 7:22pm

Jay, will you please use the 'add a watch' feature to create a new entry into the dB for your watch? Thanks, 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 31, 2024 - 5:56am

1945 was the Year Arde founded the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking, could these be a product of? .... time will tell. 

JimDon5822
Posted December 21, 2024 - 7:41pm

Here is a much clearer ad  of the commuter.  Other than 17J vs 16J of this watch this is a dead on match.

Daily News (New York, New York) · Wed, Oct 24, 1945 · Page 39√

 

mybulova_admin
Posted December 21, 2024 - 11:47pm

Has to be a match, even has the recessed crown.

1945 Bulova Commuter gets my vote.

Well done Jim for sticking with it and finding a great confirmation ad.

JimDon5822
Posted December 23, 2024 - 12:04pm

Thanks.  The only issue is the jewel count and since this is 1945 I wonder if they were using up old military stock movements or if this is just and ad error.  The case, dial, hands, font, recessed crown, gold plated, stainless back all line up.  

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 23, 2024 - 6:43pm

the issue definately is the Jewel count and it does not explain the similarly cased 15 and Jewel models. 

all datd 1945

JimDon5822
Posted December 23, 2024 - 7:02pm

This does not match those lumed watches you posted.  This is a printed white markers on a black dial and non-lumed hands or markers.  Center second and also the same shaped hands also.  

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 23, 2024 - 7:09pm

I think You're missing the point. 

The watch images posted are all Military issue Movements (15J and 16J) and Dials in identical cases. 

The ad for the 'COMMUTER' does not match the 16J movement of the subject watch and it also fails to mention the the Hack feature of the 16J 10AKCSH.