I'm not sure what this is. So far, I can't see a date code. From the case and 15 jewels, I'm thinking maybe a "round the world"?. I'm not even sure of the year. I'm guessing based on the movement code and comparing it to others in the database. If'll go back in to look for a symbol on the movement, but I'm not too optimistic.
Rich
I can just make out what I think is the date code on the movement near the 'SWISS' stamp. Case dates it to 1930.
I don't believe its the Fleetwood as other than the jewel count difference the case is also different. There is a lack of engraving on the upper and lower bezel on the Fleetwood.
The subject watch looks exactly the same as other 'Round the World' watches we have in the database. Whilst I'd like to confirm the date of the movement, if they are both 1930, I could't see a problem with IDing this as a 'Round the World' with the event occuring in early 1931. This RtW is also a 15J movement.
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I too am curious to know the movement date code but I stand by the case being Fleetwood. Post and Gatty flew 'Round the World' in June 1931, I doubt Bulova would have known about it or even had a watch prepared to commemorate in 1930. Additionally, the watch was advertised as new in 1931. Here is an advert for the Fleetwood date December 1929, I believe its the same case as this example.
I think I also can see part of a date code near the "swiss" imprint. It looks a right angle to me, but that's all I can make out. I'm going to play with the lighting angles and see if I can get a bettter image.
Regarding having a "round the world" prepared in advance. (I'm the newbee here, so I may not know what I'm talking about). Is it possible that Bulova had a batch of Fleetwood cases and 15 jewel movements sitting on the shelf, and saw the flight as an opportunity to use them up by introducing a "new" model?
In reply to I think I also can see part by rbaines
The case looks to me to be the same as one in the dB listed as 'Ambassador.'
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