Bulova 1928 Templar

Submitted by tshanno on March 7, 2020 - 10:59am
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
13AF
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
302939
Case Serial No.
8385401
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Preliminary call would be 1928 Templar.

The movement is a 15J 13AF with a very clear square date code (1927).  This is consistent with other Templars in the database.

The case is marked Bulova American Standard14 K white gold filled with a June 10, 1924 patent date.

This watch definitely has character.  It's had a tough life.  I took a chance and bought it cheap because it was missing a crown.  I replaced the stem with one from another 13AF movement.  Other than that, I just had to relume the hands.  It runs like a champ.

face
side
case back inside
movement
case back outside
templar ad
neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 7, 2020 - 12:03pm

1928Templar

Here is an ad from 1928 that appears spot on to engraving

1928 Templar (noting heavy wear to lug engraving)

 

Geoff Baker
Posted March 7, 2020 - 9:23pm

Wow, well loved best describes this guy.

1928 Bulova Templar

Kathy L.
Posted March 9, 2020 - 10:59am

Always great when you can get one going again, congrats!

1928 Bulova Templar