My grandfather passed away in the 1980's and my father was left his Bulova watch.
Dad passed it on to me a couple years ago and I recently came across it and I'm trying to find out as much information as I can as I think I'd like to get it fixed/refurbished and give it back to dad for a gift.
My grandfathers watch that was passed to me about 10 years after his death in the mid-1980's.
The dial has been untouched for sentimental purposes, though a new crystal has been fitted as the original was missing.
The band is the original Kreisler gold plated with leather band instert that is advertised with this particular model. It's been restored to a worn but very servicable band with new leather.
It's sporting a professionaly cleaned and serviced 10AX, 17 Jewel movement
This is my VERY FIRST BULOVA... and the watch that started it all for me!
BULOVA TIME KING: Approx. production, 1939. 21 Jewel flagship 7AP movement, 10 karat gold filled case. Quite probably a scarce... to reasonably rare, timepiece?
Type - A11
1940- 48 BULOVA "President." 21Jewels, 10 karat gold filled case. At least Five models were produced in this case style from 1940 through 1948, apparently? Perhaps with a lull in "civilian production," as did Hamilton Watch Company, etc.?? (The "President," plus the following other Presidential models: B, C, D & E.) Photos courtesy of Mr. Shawn Bourget, watchmaker and eBay reseller: Bourg01...
Best :-) William
CASE BACK STAMPED BULOVA, L3 FOR 1953, 5592227, AND INSIDE SAYS, BULOVA, 10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE BEZEL, STAINLESS STEEL BACK,, NEW YORK. THIS GORGEOUS CASE MEASURES APPROX. 37mm X 26mm INCLUDING THE LUGS AND CROWN. EXCELLENT CONDITION
100% original.
I know Bulova had a 4 year contract to produce AA watches, before they got sued. But I've never seen any other model than the 1950. Has anyone ever seen a 1951 model? Just curious.
Bob
Bulova "Academy Award," Model "N," Circa 1950/51. Powered by the flagship 21 Jewel, 7AA movement (manufactured in 1949) and housed in a 10 karat yellow gold filled case, with the "X" factor original two- tone taupe and cream dial, sporting Grecoesque numerics and an "in miniature" sub second ensemble, at six o' clock. I will entertain ONLY serious offers for this RARE timepiece. It's the perfect compliment to the even RARER WHITE gold filled Academy Award Model "T" watch I also just posted here... This watch is also in excellent overall condition. And I may soon have a second matching (Academy Award) box set for it as well... My Best :-) William
