Bulova 1931 -Unknown

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12 years 10 months
Submitted by Geoff Baker on February 23, 2016 - 2:11pm
Manufacture Year
1931
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
0268347
Case shape
Square
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

A real gem! I call these cases 'hidden lug' even though the lugs are partially visible. This beauty is presented in two tone and is in fabulous condition. Case markings on these cases (I have three versions) are atypical to all other Bulova cases. They have a geometric design as opposed to fish or flowers like most Bulova designs of this period. Also unusual in that the Bulova name is applied in gold instead of painted on. Dial and hands are refinished and relumed. Mesh type bracelet appears to be period to the watch.  I have not found a match yet.

Added 2/23/2016 Photos Updated 5/19/2023

Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Unknown Two Tone Hidden Lug 1 5/19/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Unknown Two Tone Hidden Lug 2 5/19/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Unknown Two Tone Hidden Lug 3 5/19/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Unknown Two Tone Hidden Lug 4 5/19/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1931 Bulova Unknown Two Tone Hidden Lug 5 5/19/2023

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12 years 10 months
Geoff Baker
Posted February 23, 2016 - 2:13pm

My other versions

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11 years 9 months
JP
Posted February 23, 2016 - 2:48pm

Shame on you Geoff, you have been using that time machine again haven't you. Beautiful my friend.

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10 years 3 months
jabs
Posted February 24, 2016 - 2:54am

Geoff, relevant advert I also could not find, may be some variant of Bourbon

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10 years
Andersok
Posted March 4, 2016 - 7:45am

Good looking watch Geoff, I like these two-tone styles

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14 years
mybulova_admin
Posted March 4, 2016 - 7:03pm

 

Geoff are the internal case markings all the same layout, or do they vary?

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12 years 10 months
Geoff Baker
Posted March 5, 2016 - 9:29am

They are identical.

Jan. 11, 1927

Bulova

14K

Gold Filled

New York

Sadly, I recently came across a fourth version but could not come to terms with the owner and missed out on it.

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12 years 11 months
plainsmen
Posted March 4, 2016 - 10:49pm

Wow... unknown.  Obviously the same 3 tiered case type as the Burbon but totally different markings. 

That's as rare as they come man.... I've never seen one.  Unknown.

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13 years 7 months
William Smith
Posted March 5, 2016 - 5:11am

Beautiful but Unknown to me.  I've seent the far right one years ago.... but not this subject beauty