Bulova 1953 Maxim

Submitted by matlobi on September 21, 2017 - 1:35pm
Manufacture Year
1953
Movement Model
10BT
Movement Jewels
7
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
5478886
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Purchased on a whim from the big auction site after offer was unexpectedly accepted. I was drawn in by the case engraving.  Works, but needs cleaning and a new crystal.

1953 Bulova Maxim watch
1953 Bulova watch
1953 Bulova watch
Geoff Baker
Posted September 22, 2017 - 8:22am

 Nice find matlobi, looks like a Maxim to me. Here's a match.

matlobi
Posted September 22, 2017 - 3:18pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

[quote=Geoff Baker]

 Nice find matlobi, looks like a Maxim to me. Here's a match.

[/quote]

That looks really, really close.

Mine still has the signed crown, which is always nice to see.

I wonder if it was a partial/total redial though, as it doesn't have an applied "Bulova" script.

mybulova_admin
Posted September 23, 2017 - 12:25am

Dial looks original and certainly could have had both raised and printed 'BULOVA' on the dial.

A 7 jewel Bulova movement is the key here. Certianly a good match for a 1953 Bulova Maxim

Bulova's use of the name 'Maxim' stems back to the very early 1920s.

Andersok
Posted September 24, 2017 - 1:11pm

I agree, this looks to be a Maxim