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As I search through numerous online newsletter databases, I'm always coming across interesting articles that relate the the Bulova Watch Company and its staff, innovation, history and product lines.
I thought we should have a central repository for all the old newspaper clippings.
Please feel free to add any that you find here below in the comments.
the above movement is not listed on the movement index but I have seen one other listed on Ebay USA. The watch I have has the 13AE movement , 17 jewel with a date code of a square and I am assuming from the style of the case it is 1936. The case has the style of a 1933/34 Oakley case and is numbered 5126889. The dial has an inner second dial which gives the impression of a medical watch.I am curious as the watch movement is not listed on this site.
I've never seen one before & have never seen an advert for it. A fairly rare specimen ...to me anyway.
I own a Broadcaster and when I first saw this for sale online I initially thought it was a Broadcaster.
It wasn't; It's this...
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It's curious why Bulova didn't advertise this alongside the Broadcaster.
Seems to be a few models on the list that aren't in the drop downs. Anybody ever heard of a Bulova "Auto Watch C"?
Catalog #504 dated July 1, 1953.
This is perhaps a mid to late 50's, early 60's outer retail box acquired recently and I am speculating came from the factory containing a "Pelham, 17 J." and probably a retail price of $67.50. The damage to the top sticker from an apparent attempt to remove the sticker occurred prior to my receiving the box.
Measures: 4 7/8” x 3 3/4” x 1 3/4” (12.4cm x 9.5cm x 4.5cm).
I just purchased this and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival. Anyone ever seen one of these before or have an estimate of age? My guess would be perhaps 1940's. It measures approx 15" across and is made of wood covered with cloth. I've never encountered one and had to have it. One would think this is a pretty uncommon item. Thoughts?
Found an article from the 1973 Troy NY Times Record, dealing with how Bulova were one of the few American companies to be selling their watches in Switzerland.
Has anyone ever come across one of these?
I just received a BULOVA WATERTITE today;it has a 10BX 17 jewel movement with the asterix symbol.I don't see it in the database.It also has the BXW import code on it.Just wondering,will post photos later.
The watch in question is a rectangle, case is 1 x 1/2" marked Platinum #5329. The inside is filled with 'repair' notations, looks like over 30! The case is set with six baguette blue saphires and fourteen faceted diamonds. The watch is running and keeping time. The movement has no serial number. Markings are Bulova Watch Co. Swiss K IV 518 3Adj. 18 Jewels. The number '63' appears in a tiny trapizoid. The winding stem is set with a saphire also. I would appreciate any comments.
Thanks