"Ashford/Jordan" Bulova Research and Development Laboratories (BRDL) It has an "Ashford/Jordan" style case but it is made of solid 14k gold. It is a left-handed watch as the crown is on the left. The outside of the case is signed "BULOVA" "14k". The movement, 10AK/CSH, is not the standard for the "Ashford". This is a very special and unique watch. I challenge the faithful to help me discover her hidden secrets. What I think I know: This is a former military watch for a former military man. CASE: 1951 Ashford, 14K Solid Gold Movement: 1944 10AK/CSH. What is unique about this watch is that it uses the same 16J, sweep second hand, 10AK/CSH, Type A-11 , Spec. No. 94-27834, movement that was used in watches issued to the military. Band: 1950 Academy Award T Dial: Unk
Could this be the "Chairman's" watch?
Greetings, Its been a while since I have been here and it is good to be back. To answer your question, after my initial ethusiasm, I put my Bulova away and havent thought about it much still now. There are no marking other than what you see on the 14K gold case. Thinking back, it was decided that my watch was "non-conforming". I agree. I believe this watch is what they would call a "marriage" watch, meaning the movement and the case did not come together but were "joined together" at a later date. I agree, the movement dates to about 1944. I think we ended up with a suspected production date about 1951 due to the inital appearance of the Ashford/Jordan case. I suppose it could be later, but certainly, imo, no sooner than the aforementioned date. So, to answer your question, Mr. Smith, yes, i do believe what you ask is the basis of the determination. Thanks for bring me back to the forum. Sincerely, Walt