Bulova 1948 His Excellency

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on October 19, 2010 - 1:44pm
Variant
UU
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
9157891
Case shape
Rectangle
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Scalloped Bezel measures 37mm lug to lug x 22mm wide non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers. Original Dial shows Black printed Arabic Numerals, Bulova signature and tracks. Hour and Minute Hands are Fils style and an Index style Seconds Hand appears on a Sub Dial completely obscuring the 6. Crown is signed. Caseback is Gold and stamped as shown. Signed Buckle is era correct.

Vintage display ad is Dated 1949.

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Bulova 1959 His Excellency

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on October 19, 2010 - 1:16pm
Variant
G
Movement Model
10BP
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
E030028
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Signed 4x. Circular Waterproof Case measures 40mm lug to lug x 34mm wide non inclusive of the Crown using Calipers. White Dial with Sunburst perimeter was left Original showing applied Gilt Hour markers and Bulova signature, 23 Jewel and Waterproof insignias are printed in Black. Hour and Minute Hands are Gilt Alpha style and a Gilt Index style Seconds hand appears on a Sub-Dial at the 6 O'Clock position. Crown is signed Bulova. Caseback is Gold and stamped as shown. Crystal is N.O.S. Bracelet is signed Kreisler. Completely restored in 2006 by Myself and Bulova Graduate Watchmaker Mr Richard Hostetler Jr. Many Thanks Rich!

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Bulova 1942 Dean

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on October 18, 2010 - 9:49pm
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
2347089
Case shape
Tonneau
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Signed 5x, Dated 2x:  Large curvex and stepped tonneau shaped case measures 40mm lug to lug X 26mm wide non inclusive of the Crown while using Calipers. White Dial shows raised Gilt Arabic numerals and Bulova logo. Hour and Minute Hands are Gilt  Modern style and a Gilt Modern style seconds hand appears on a sub Dial completely obscuring the 6. Tracks are printed Black. Caseback is Stainless Steel. Complete restoration in 2006. Movement totally disassembled and serviced. Dial refinished to original specifications by International Dial Co, New old stock Crystal and Bulova Crown installed. Case is handpolished on a new 1940's vintage flat stiiched Pigskin strap and  finished with a Bulova signed Gold buckle of era. Restored with the aid of Bulova Graduate Watchmaker, Mr. Richard Hostetler Jr of Uniontown PA. Many Thanks Rich!

1942 Bulova 'DEAN' by FIFTH AVENUE RESTORATIONS.

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Bulova 1954 Ambassador

Submitted by josé serra on October 18, 2010 - 5:10pm
Movement Model
10BT
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8244104
Case shape
Rectangle
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Caixa: rectangular 25x37mm. Placado Ouro 10K

Movimento: 10BT 17 jewel

Updated to new DB format 20141006.  Changed the case serial number from L4/8244104   to 8244104 and placed the L4 info here.

 

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Bulova 1938 Knight

Submitted by WatchCrystals.net on October 16, 2010 - 8:32pm
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Model
7AP
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8683767
Case shape
Round
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

The BULOVA "KNIGHT," Circa 1938. This has to be one of the RAREST Art Deco Bulova timepieces, from the 1920s to 1940. Noone seems to have even seen this model before??? And ironically, identifyng the crystal was, for once, rather straightforward... since no other 30s/40s Bully is specified in any of the many watch crystal catalogs I have, as taking the same crystal. The bezel window is also VERY unique... as it takes a curved vs. flat around the edge, crystal. Only two Bulova models even use a similar style, with curved glass, or in this size range... This was a befitting "knighting," for a crowned price of the of an era, known as "Art Deco..." (Broadsword hands, and all...) I have several 1938 and 39 vintage ads, and none even illustrate this rare model... The movement and case date production to 1938. so this may well be the only year this handsome design was even produced, since the vast majority of the "Steamline Art Deco" cases were only made through 1939, which was the officially the END of the famous Art Deco Period... Philip just listed this rare beauty for sale on eBay, here: http://cgi.ebay.com/EXTREMELY-RARE-BULOVA-KNIGHT-ART-DECO-10K-GOLD-WATC…

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WATCH CRYSTAL REPLACEMENT

Submitted by WatchCrystals.net on October 16, 2010 - 3:28pm
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Hello there,

With the exception of round watch crystals (which require more specialed equipment, to replace)  most "fancy shape" crystals can be replaced with relative ease, saving both a trip or shipment to a watchmaker... and also a considerable sum x however many watches one collects! 

Bulova 1940 Westchester

Submitted by cyberclops on October 14, 2010 - 6:12pm
Movement Model
Unknown
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
0142816
Case shape
Square
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I have a Bulova watch left to me by my grandmother it was my great uncles Walter he died in the great Alaskan earthquake in 1964, I do not have any clue the model or year here is the numbers on the back 0142816 dont know the year just plugged one in

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Bulova 1942 -Unknown

Submitted by WatchCrystals.net on October 14, 2010 - 2:51am
Movement Model
10AK
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
2670750
Case shape
Square
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

ALL ORIGINAL: Rose Gold Filled "Driver's watch" model, 10AK 21 Jewel movement, black stylized Arabic hour markers, cobalt blue hands and sub- second hand at six o' clock. Circa 1942... This fine timepiece is perhaps still for sale on eBay, and was just restored by master watchmaker and eBay UK reseller " el-ooose." I also have over 1500 watch crystals for this and about 200 other Bulova models... My Best :-) William

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Bulova 1928 -Unknown

Submitted by kondor on October 7, 2010 - 4:42pm
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Model
6AP
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
52253
Case Serial No.
8549093
Case shape
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I recently came into posession of this Bulova ladies watch.  The inside back cover has the following inscription:  Bulova American Standard 14k Goldfilled   Pat. June10 1924   8549093.  It probably needs a good cleaning otherwise it looks in very good condition.  I'm wondering if it's worth servicing or if it might be of interest as a collectors' item.  Any information would be appreciated. 

The movement model might be SAP -difficult to make out.  It is a 15 jewel movement.

Thank you

 Thanks, Bob & Stephen for your input.  I'm still unable to find any marks to indicate the date except for something that looks like a three sided symbol (missing a side that would complete a square symbol) to the left of the screw below the winding screw.  The additional photo shows more of the other inscriptions -  Swiss - Four 4 ADJ. - 52253 - Bulova Watch Co.

Edit Alex: lay-out of movement is 6AP, updated from 5AP

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