Hi Again.
I believe it is, A few years back I was in contact with a collector of Academy watches and he told me this was indeed an Academy and he bought one from me. It was also the only Academy I am aware of that was also made with a white gold fill finish as well. I have searched my pc and emails for the Advert Card In was shown but it was too long ago to still be there.
Another interesting point is that I have also seen this case on numerous occasions with the two tone dial the discussion above refers to.
In reply to Hi Again. I believe it is, by GVP
Awe.. a debate? Alright... then I will next post images of the WHITE gold filled, '49 movement, Academy Award "T" model (which I do have the ad illustration, to verify the model as the "T") and the dual '49/50 movement dates, simply means that Bulova utilized in production and/or completed movements in stock that were the desired 21 Jewels at the time, I suspect? I had an Academy Award watch collector mention to me recently, that he had never SEEN a white gold filled men's Academy Award series watch? Well the one I just received, IS!? (i.e. The Model "T," Stephen pictured above...)
BTW, I ALSO have a yellow gold filled Model "N," that looks just like the "T," only sports a slightly larger case... And also the same model as in this post, as illustrated, and just legible enough, to decipher! I also have the model this thread was started with, however it's being repaired in LA... It's the most common of the cases in this/these series, apparently... if the number turning up on eBay, is any indication? And there are other models I have crystals for that I have yet to see to date, online??
I'm not sure where the idea of the "corrogated dial" only, originated for these timepieces, but in the case of the above model and the "T" (see my 1950 watch posts) the watches are nearly IDENTICAL, and all made in 1950/51, so WHY the heck would Bulova have RECASED/DIALED NON Academy Award models, back to back... either before, during or right after a BIG lawsuit??? It seems "logical" that the AAs were unique in respect to their exceptional dials? But it ALSO seems logical that if the watches were well received (like DAH...) that they would also be scrambling for more combos to broaden the scope. (i.e. a "knee jerk" reaction from the Marketing dept., after Jeweler+ test marketing...)
So perhaps the corrogated metal dial seems "logical," yet ultimately isn't entirely accurate... since WHEN did any American watch manufacturer EVER take a "winner" and NOT offer more new choices, thereof?!) These companies were afterall FIERCELY competitive, and also "buyers" market driven... I also recall Shawn Bourget mentioning that the same "X" dials in the same case (the watch this thread began with) were in fact an older design, from the mid 40s... However that likely then means a 1949- 51 movement/case with an "X" dial, is therefore (now/then) renamed as an "Academy Award" model???
Best :-)
Scott
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In reply to Wayne, Yes, looks identical by FifthAvenueRes…
Mark,
Do you recall where the "SS" denotation originated???
I think G-S lumped the Excellency "SS" in with the Academy Award case? Or was there an AD ILLUSTRATING the Academy Award with the "X" dial? I should the following, for the G-S acrylic:
Academy Award : SS, T , V , X (50)
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CMX326-36
And that's basically one of MANY approx. 21.5 x 17.5 mm options... as there were: non gabled, dual, tri and quad gabled, flat top, etc. in 21.5 length. And even more in 21.6 length, x 17.5/6mm widths!
:-) Scott
