Perhaps a 1928 Senator, Executive, or ??? I recently acquired this watch in a "lot" of misc. Bulova+ watches. The patent stamp dates it to at least 1927, so I'm guessing it's a '27 or '28... since I'm not planning on disassembling it, to find out... and it's likely too plain, for a 1929 15J model ?! :-) 

I'm only posting it now, as I just reviewed Stephen's post on the '28 Senator... and this one adds to the confusion... at least for me, at this late hour!? The case proportions are more in line with the Senator, as is the three "X" pattern ecos th three "flowers," vs. the single floral motif, on the Executive... as per Wayne's research.

And the case is larger than the Exec. (L: 27.2 x 26.8mm :W) BUT... Wayne also commented that the top and bottom on the Senator (bezel/s?) weren't engraved... so perhaps this case design is an exception? Or maybe an entirely different model, altogether??

PLEASE SEE:  http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1928-Executive-56  for reference.

The crystal proportions are approx. L: 21.8 x 19.8mm :W. However I don't see the glass in the 1929/30 K-K catalog, nor in the 1939 G-S acrylic catalog? My crystal data abyss is currently 1931- 1938. If anyone has any crystal catalogs from this timeframe... I'm DEFINITELY willing to BARTER some info?!

Below are two quick images of this ugly MUTT in it's present "as is" condition... Any help before it is replated several times, redialed (luminously) and  rebuilt... would be appreciated!

THANKS in ADVANCE :-)

W. Scott T.

Case measures 38mm lug to lug x 32mm wide non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers. Original Black 'Cross Hairs' Dial shows applied Gilt Hashmark Hour markers and Bulova signature, track is printed in Gold with luminous accents on the Hour. Hour and Minute Hands are Gilt Alpha style with lumious accent, sweep center Seconds Hand is Gilt and a Date Window appears at 3 O'Clock. Crown is original. Stainless Steel Caseback is held by a retaining ring and stamped as shown. * Completely restored.

05/05/2011 Date of 1933 was changed to 1932. T symbol=1932

Case Material: 14K Rolled Gold Plate

Case Dimensions: 32.9mm Lug-Lug 26.5mm Wide

No Ad for this watch-Bottom picture is Stephen Ollman's Athlete

Bright finish case dated 1924.

N.O.S. Glass Crystal fitted 4/2011.

Rare 15 Jewel 13AF

Non - running and under restoration.

Looks like an excellent restoration specimen.