Bulova 1929 Banker

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on July 1, 2023 - 7:44am
Manufacture Year
1929
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
203552
Case Serial No.
9199384
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Green
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here's an interesting one. Green gold with a dial that is intricately engraved like a womens watch. The only other example I find in the database of this dial treatment (mens watch) is this one, a 1927 Ambassador. The dial is a different shape, so neither is a potential swap. Is this possibly an upgrade/special order? I'm thinking this is a 

1929 Banker, and appears to be a factory unicorn :o)

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Alex
Posted July 2, 2023 - 12:57am

A yellow (green) gold Banker. Very nice!

mybulova_admin
Posted July 3, 2023 - 7:06am

It certainly does raise the question if there were upgrade options or a variety of options for dials and case colour available. Most adverts don't mention the color and all show the standard plain dial.

1929 Bulova Banker.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 3, 2023 - 7:09am

Advert that mentions green or whte gold options.

1929 Bulova Banker advert

Geoff Baker
Posted July 3, 2023 - 8:49pm

1929 Banker based on case - anyone's guess on the dial

Alex
Posted July 3, 2023 - 9:09pm

In my book I discuss “standard dials” and “special dials” of which Bulova had many. I guess the dial on the subject watch is yet another “special dial”.