Bulova 1948 Duncan

Submitted by Legsrooney on
Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
Not found
Case Serial No.
9537162
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Not known but would like to get replacement
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I have owned this watch for over 30 years and have worn it regularly.  It was regularly serviced and runs perfectly apart from a small time gain of xx minutes over 24 hours. All parts original other than  the crown (button) and strap Last serviced 2018

Face Detail 12;3:9 + 8 Squares,6 replaced by Second hand Dial. All in Gold. Swiss Made
Back of Movement,showing USA Bulova Watch Co. 21 Jewels 7AK 48
Rear of Casing Outer, Marked 9537162 14k Gold
Inner Rear Casing marked Bulova 14k Gold New York
Legsrooney
Posted August 15, 2020 - 7:47pm

Thank you in advance for undertaking this review

It was my intention to send this on Tuesday, however I did not realise that by pressing the save button it would actually send the details.

That is the reason the Jpegs are dated 18th August 2020.

Kind regards,

Patrick J.K. O' Reilly (aka " Legsrooney "

mybulova_admin
Posted August 15, 2020 - 8:07pm

14K solid gold case makes this a 1948 Bulova Duncan.

Originally cost $135 back in 1948, That's $1451 in today's money!!!

Geoff Baker
Posted August 16, 2020 - 7:22pm

Very nice, thanks for sharing it. 1948 Bulova Duncan

JimDon5822
Posted August 16, 2020 - 7:35pm

Great to see a watch with a long history with the owner.  1948 Bulova Duncan.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 17, 2020 - 4:27am

Welcome to mybulova and thanks for sharing your "old friend' with us!

1948 Bulova Duncan

Legsrooney
Posted August 19, 2020 - 9:33am

Thank you to all the Panel Members for their comments following the posting of my Bulova Duncan.

These are very much appreciated and a great welcome to the MyBulova fraternity.

My next step is to size and procure the Crystal and a Buva stamped crown. Any guidance and advice on how I go about this would be welcome,

Patrick JK O'Reilly (aka Legsrooney).

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 19, 2020 - 12:19pm

GS Flexo catalog #55 (part 2) on site lists Duncan crystal as 

CMX326-35

 I am pretty sure that as a 1948, it likely had an unmarked crown.

 

 

Legsrooney
Posted August 19, 2020 - 2:11pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thank you that is  that is very useful information re the Crystal Reference. Before I joined MyBulova I found a post from another member who had his watch (a Duncan) appraised by the panel, in which he quoted in detail the sizes of the Crystal. I will search again for the post via the forums. The discussion on his post centred around was whether he had a "His Excellency" or "Duncan " 1948 and the definitive answer was the latter.

 When I got the watch it definately had Buluva Gold on the crown, however this may have been a Gold cap that was glued on to it.; that part I can't recall clearly.

Again, many thanks for taking the time to reply to me.   Legsrooney.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 19, 2020 - 12:22pm

As far as finding a crystal, I would start by typing the crystal number into google and ebay and see what happens.