This watched belonged to either my grandfather who passed in 1931 or my father who passed in 2002. They both have the initials “C.L.E.” which are engraved on the back of the watch. Grandfather was a farmer and a photographer’s assistant and my father was a carpenter, so neither would have worn the watch except for special occasions, which probably explains its condition. I took it to a jewelry repair shop to remove the back and get these pictures. It had been a drawer for decades but started to run after winding. Any help you can give me about the year of manufacture would be appreciated. I am giving it to my son on his wedding day next month. The photographs are attached. The information that I was extracted with the help of a jeweler’s loop at a jewelry store revealed the following:
Inside of the back of the watch: BULOVA - 10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE - NEW YORK - W965 (scratched in) - WR 1534 (scratched in) - W3394 (scratched in)
7012234 (stamped) - On the movement: - SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS - ADJUSTED - Bulova Watch - 17AE There appears to be a “V” stamped just across the opening from the 17AE (circled on my photo)
Hello J.C, welcome to myBulova. I think you're most fortunate to have this lovely keepsake from your father (assuming it was made after your grandfathers death). I hope your son appreciates the value as an heirloom, it certainly is a wonderful thing.
I agree with Jaroslav that the model is Tuxedo. Thanks for sharing it, congratulations to your son.