Bulova 1950 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by pcarl2201 on October 22, 2023 - 2:49pm
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
6AF
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
182048
Case Serial No.
No serial number. inside case stamped REX W.C. CO.
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Other
Crystal details
18mm X 31mm; raised pyramid style crystal
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

14K YGF with stainless steel case back.   Inside case back REX W.C. CO.   Dial face has 4 diamonds at 12, 3, 6, and 9.   Movement is stamped 182048 6AF.   15 Jewel.   I purchased the watch on 04/01/1999 at an NAWCC watch show.   I have not had the watch cleaned or refurbished since I purchased it.  

Front face of watch showing dial and case
Back of case
Inside of case back
Movement photo 1
Movement photo 2
neetstuf-4-u
Posted October 22, 2023 - 4:24pm

Welcome and thanks for sharing your treasure with us. Movement is indeed a 1929 (s/n and shield), but the case is more in line with late 40's to early 1950's, Dial is in the style of an Academy Award except with diamond or rhinestone markers. Bulova never used Rex cases as far as I know and it bears no Bulova branding or s/n, so this is a re-case/upgrade of a much older movement that was most likely done in the mid-1950's. It is probable that the case, dial and hands came as a kit.

I really like the looks of it and am a fan of diamond dials, but this is a watch we consider to be Non-conforming due to the mix of Bulova and non-Bulova parts. Wear it and enjoy it, it's very cool....

1929 Non-Conforming.

Kathy L.
Posted October 22, 2023 - 8:40pm

Welcome to myBulova!  Really unique watch case, I like it, but as neetstuf-4-u said it is a non-Bulova case so for the purpose of a myBulova ID it is Non-Conforming.

1929 Non-Conforming

Geoff Baker
Posted October 22, 2023 - 9:27pm

I agree that this watch is Non-Conforming. While the movement is 1929 this case style is much closer to the 1950's. I will date the watch as such when I post it.

JimDon5822
Posted October 25, 2023 - 6:58pm

it may be non-conforming but a beauty.   This is one Bulova should have made.   Congrats on a great watch.