Bulova 1930 Douglas

Submitted by Picea on June 8, 2017 - 11:36pm
Manufacture Year
1930
Movement Model
13AF
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
722397
Case Serial No.
9254058
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Case is 14K white gold-filled. Back of case includes patent date (Pat. June 10, 1924). Radium dial. Cathedral hands. Band is a Sturdy-brand open link design with folding ratchet buckle. As movement and case are only 1 year apart, I suspect that it's a 1930 model using an older case, and not a 1929 model with a replaced movement. 5th digit of case serial is incompletely stamped and could be 3, 8, or 0, but is likely 0, based on hand-scratched numerals on the inside of the case that match the last 3 of the case serial (X V VIII).

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Picea
Posted June 8, 2017 - 11:37pm

I suspect that it's a Douglas, based on other models I've seen here and elsewhere, as well as the advert.

Alex
Posted June 9, 2017 - 9:33am

I dont think it is the Douglas. The corners of the subject watch come together in a 45 degree angle like the Magnolia and Windsor. Those of the Douglas are perpendicular. But the Windsor had a 7T movement. So I need to research a bit further. Will be back soon. 

mybulova_admin
Posted June 9, 2017 - 11:30pm

I'm in for a 1929 Bulova Douglas. I think the advert does not depict the corners that well with regards to the angle, but it is certainly a very close match to the subject watch.

I suspect that the dial lume is original, if so that thing is still hot!!

Picea
Posted June 10, 2017 - 4:09pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

The lume photo was taken under UV. It doesn't hold a charge for more than a few seconds in the dark unfortunately. 

Alex
Posted June 10, 2017 - 3:24am

Yes, I researched further but couldn't find anything. So go for Douglas as well. 

Geoff Baker
Posted June 10, 2017 - 8:03am

I agree with a Douglas ID as well, I think it dates to 1930 per the omega (1930) date code.