Bulova 1929 Buckingham

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on December 18, 2013 - 8:35am
Manufacture Year
1929
Movement Model
8AN
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
302430
Case Serial No.
8227883
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
23.4 x 17.6
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Case measures 34m X 24mm non-inclusive of the Crown using Calipers.

Butler finish Dial shows Radium Arabic numerals, tracks and Bulova signature are printed in Black.

Hour (missing) and Minute Hands are 'Cathedral' style, a Blue Modern style Seconds Hand shows on a sub-Dial partially obscuring the 6.

Set back Caseback is snap fit and stamped as shown.

vintage ad is Dated 1929.

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1929 Bulova watch
1929 Bulova watch
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JP
Posted December 18, 2013 - 1:47pm

Another fine time piece. Keep them comming Mark. I just love the quality of your works of art.

Buckingham

Reverend Rob
Posted December 18, 2013 - 4:06pm

Never seen this one before, Buckingham it is.

Daca102090
Posted December 18, 2013 - 6:07pm

Great shape and that 8AN movement looks like it is in incredible condition.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 18, 2013 - 6:32pm

remarkable David,

: )

Broken mainspring and stem, the balance swings freely and it runs under pressure.

Should be fine once I can figure out which mainspring it needs, 3 different varieties so far all listed for the 8AN and it's possible, from what I am seeing, the 8AN was constructed from 2 different ebauches. An FF Robert and an ETA 980?  All 3 mains I've found have different lengths and widths.

Reverend?

 

The Case has a minor issue with the Crystal shelf, directly above the stem hole. I'm not sure what the ick is, (windshield sealant?) but it's proving to be very stubborn.

Fresh pics when it's finished.