So I picked this up because I believe it is probably an Academy Award watch. It is the same case as the "F" variant but with a dial like the "J" and "H". The "A" has the curtain dial with a "J" having this dial. The "B" has a curtain dial and the matching "H" with this dial. So my thought is that the "F" has a sister watch with this dial. But it is just a guess until an ad might show up for it. Until then I will keep it just in case. It is 10K gold filled, has a 21 jewel 6BA working movement. What are your thoughts? Should it be a "F" or Unknown or a generic Academy Award?
Update: Found an ad for Her Excellency "MM" that matches this watch. Replacing ad.
In reply to Is this the same watch? 1950 by mybulova_admin
In reply to I'm kind of on the fence. I by Geoff Baker
Nice watch! I'm on the fence with Geoff. It could be a dial/movement swap or a currently unidentified AA Model. Based on the date code on movement matching case - I'm inclined to go
1949 AA - no variant
for the time being, as opposed to labeling it an "F" with a different face. My gut feeling is that it's a currently undocumented variant.
In reply to I'm more inclined to go by mybulova_admin
In reply to Found it YAY!!! 1949 Bulova by mybulova_admin
Sure looks that way, but Miss E "RR" is solid gold...... subject watch is plated .
You have raised a valid point though. Case appears to be the same design for the AA, Her E and Miss E. Is it possible this is one of those confusing ones where the date, band (cord or metal) and gold or plated could be the determining factor in name? The AA "F" as an example is plated and more expensive than the plated Her Excellency you reference. The Miss Excellency "RR" is listed as solid gold and cheaper.....I'm confused. Is the AA more expensive because of the name?