Bulova 1930 Envoy

Submitted by bdk9001 on March 10, 2013 - 5:17am
Manufacture Year
1930
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
7
Movement Serial No.
894149
Case Serial No.
0358345
Case shape
Square
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

UPDATED info: I have bought this Bulova from eBay in september 2012. It seems to be the Envoy, but the movement has only 7 jewels instead of 15. My local watchmaker (who serviced it) told me it was aluminium, but after a few posts from you guys and some better looks at the case (it does have an "F", it turns out to be goldplated. Up to know my best guess is that it is a lower-priced version of the Envoy, because of the simpler movement. It has been owned by the son of German immigrants who moved to the USA in the 1860's and who settled in or near Holland, Michigan and was a christmas gift. As is engraved in the back. I use this watch on a daily basis since it is small, light and comfortable to wear. Also it keeps time very good :)

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1930 Bulova watch
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bobbee
Posted March 10, 2013 - 5:03pm

Definite gold plated, not aluminium.

William Smith
Posted March 10, 2013 - 5:11pm

...yep not aluminum.... thanks for adding the info from the inside case back.

Daca102090
Posted March 10, 2013 - 5:31pm

On the end of the case where it opens, under the band, there might be an "F" or "GF" stamped there.

That would also indicate Gold Filled.

bdk9001
Posted March 10, 2013 - 5:35pm

In reply to by Daca102090

It has an F. It is barely visible with the band attached, almost looks like a scratch, but it is definetely an F

bdk9001
Posted March 11, 2013 - 5:10am

I have updated the pictures with some taken in daylight. Also Hi-res versions are available here.

 

When I have more time I will make some close-ups of the movement and dial

Geoff Baker
Posted March 11, 2013 - 6:21am

The scribbles would be watch makers marks noting the repairs and service over the years. I have never seen a 10AN marked 7 jewels, that's a new one for me......

 

William Smith
Posted March 11, 2013 - 5:14pm

Seven jewel 10AN was new to me too. I can't read the jewel count, but bdk9001 has movement in hand.  Sure looks like less than 15 from stretched pic below.  OldTicker added a pic of a 7 jewel 10AN movement here.  

bdk9001
Posted March 12, 2013 - 6:38am

In reply to by William Smith

I've added a proper close-up of the 7 jewels stamp here

Also added a lot of other close-ups in the album

For those who are interested in my other two watches (including what is possibly the largest wristwatch in the world: the Zlatoust CCCP Diver) I also have this album

Geoff Baker
Posted March 12, 2013 - 5:38am

.....so we publish as a 1930 Envoy?

bdk9001
Posted March 13, 2013 - 6:52am

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Well, the 7 jewel movement technically doesn't make it a real Envoy. It could be a movement swap, but I find it weird that it is swapped with a 1930 movement instead of a newer one (assuming the movement swap didn't occur too soon after production).

If anyone here knows "watchmaker code" I could try to make out the scribbles and post them. That way we might find out if a movement swap has really occurred.

(I know, I'm a new member completely unburdened by any knowledge or experience, but it would be a shame to publish it under the wrong model name)