Bulova 1930 Lone Eagle

Submitted by RobW on January 18, 2018 - 8:33am
Manufacture Year
1930
Movement Model
13AF
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
0381268
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Features the reportedly rare 13AF movement manufactured for 1930 Lone Eagle tonneau case.

1930 Bulova watch
1930 Bulova watch
1930 Bulova watch
1930 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch
RobW
Posted January 18, 2018 - 8:41am

Hello all,

After selling off my Bulova collection a few years ago, I am finally back in the Bulova family with this lovely piece I found in a Los Angeles pawn shop. It appears to be a 1930 Lone Eagle with a 13AF movement, but I will let the experts determine its identity. Unexpectedly, it keeps near perfect time.  It appears to be in original condition, but I welcome observations.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 18, 2018 - 8:40pm

Great find! Did the pawn shop know what they were selling?

Any chance of posting a picture of the movement without the dust cover?

Certainly looks all original (leather band excluded....maybe).

Looks like the dial has a bulter finish. Would be interesting to see if there are any markings on the underside.

1930 Bulova Lone Eagle

RobW
Posted January 19, 2018 - 10:42am

I really don't think the pawn shop owner knew what he had. Pawn shops these days are a little more savvy about vintage watches than they used to be, but occasionally a real find can be had. In this case, the owner had two trays of vintage watches: Bulovas, Hamiltons and Elgins mostly. All in pretty good and original condition. For the most part they were priced as you'd expect. But this Bulova was the cheapest of the lot and I grabbed it instantly. Yes, it appears all original except for the band and I think it's been serviced in the last couple of years given its near flawless running time. I'll have my watchmaker remove the dust cover and will reshoot the movement and post it when I get a chance.

 

Geoff Baker
Posted January 20, 2018 - 7:19am

Wow - that was the find of the week Rob, well done!

1930 Bulova Lone Eagle

jabs
Posted January 20, 2018 - 11:11am

Lone Eagle