I was just given this watch as a gift from my father. No history accompanied the watch, but it has been serviced and runs beautifully. I was told it is a 1929 model, and the Shield symbol along with the case serial number beginning with a 9 would seem to back that up. The case is two-tone with an art deco design on the front and sides. This mystery watch model looks like the Ambassador, Revere, Senator, Brewster and Executive merged together. I would love to know more about this timepiece!
It appears in the following ad. If only they had included the model name!
http://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/bulova-ad-1930-…
In reply to I believe thta this model by mybulova_admin
Thank you. Would you suggest I contact Bulova directly? How many different design options were available in each model? For example, I see several ambassador versions, including completely plain and also Art Deco. Is it like cars, where the same model could have different "trim packages?"
Hi tunatime, welcome to myBulova. I like this watch a lot, I have one like it. The crown has been replaced but that takes nothing away from the beauty of the watch. When the amount of wear a winding crown gets is considered, it's no surprise that many of them are replacements. The original type crown these watches came with are quite difficult to source. We have at least 5 of this model in our dB and have yet to discover the name. Frustratingly, Bulova has no historical information at all. They tell us that that all records prior to the 1970's were lost in a corporate move decades ago. I'd be surprised if they didn't refer you back to us if you did inquire. Our goal all along has been to rebuild the history using vintage advertisements and other ephemera.
For now....Unknown. Great looking watch.
In reply to Hi tunatime, welcome to by Geoff Baker
Thank you, Geoff! I'm excited to become a member of this community. With regards to the advert you mentioned, could you provide a link? I've looked through the 1929 ads and didn't see it (may have missed it).
Since this was a gift from my father, I hope to one day pass it on to my currently three month old son. I'll do my own detective work and look forward to keeping up with the site's findings also.
Generally speaking, what does the "unknown" factor do for this watch's value and collectibility?
I've located the ad!
Glad to know I'm not the only one with this mystery case!
http://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/bulova-ad-1930-…
In reply to yes it matches, unfortunately by jabs