Hello,
My grandfather handed down a 1951 Bulova Self Winding to me. It is a 1951 gold plated Bulova with a L0 Bulova movement. My main question is why does the movement year not match the year of the case? Also, if I am understanding things correctly, Bulova didn't add "Self-Winding" to the dials until 1952. This adds to my confusion. Can someone please help identify my Bulova?
MosquitoXEL
Posted April 26, 2012 - 8:32pm
OldTicker
Posted April 26, 2012 - 9:02pm
Duo-Wind, and it is not uncommon for a 1950 movement to be in a 1951 case...
MosquitoXEL
Posted April 27, 2012 - 12:27am
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 27, 2012 - 12:59pm
MosquitoXEL
Posted April 27, 2012 - 6:17pm
bourg01
Posted April 27, 2012 - 9:36pm
It was a Duo Wind until 1952, Renamed "Thayer" in 1953. Earlier models were marked Duo Wind but also Self Winding. Given the year of production which could be late 1951 the dials could have been changed before the ads for 1952 were done and 51 production finished,IMO, Duo Wind.