Bulova 1932 Princeton

Submitted by VintAvi on August 11, 2021 - 10:59am
Manufacture Year
1932
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
877763
Case Serial No.
2106009
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

The crystal is missing and I'd very much like to replace it. The setting would be flat as the watch case is not curved. Need to know how to determine if it is appropriate for this watch before acquiring new crystal. see photos for some dimensional info regarding the crystal.

Dial August 9, 2021
Watch in case  August 9, 2021
Movement August 9, 2021
inside of back cover August 9, 2021
Outside of back cover August 9, 2021
VintAvi
Posted August 11, 2021 - 11:13am

To be clear, I'm not certain of the year of manufacture, but that's the closest guess and I couldn't post unless a put some date in the field. Thanks.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 11, 2021 - 1:15pm

Nice watch, welcome and thanks for sharing. In the movement back near the crown I think I see "nteen", which would indicate it's a 17 jewel. You can carefully pry the ring off holding the dust cover to expose it. Below the movement s/n, it looks to be a "T" datestamp, for 1932. That with the inside caseback starting with a "2" would make your watch a 1932. I'll modify date in info above for you.

 I come up empty on a name, but suspect it's a "Dress face" all white version of this one, which we have never been able to name. I say this based on the fact we see many watches in this time period that were produced with this style face and never advertised. It also wasn't uncommon for a watch to have a couple different colored cases, white, yellow or two tone like yours.

Pure speculation tho. At present, I'm at 

1932 Unknown.

Perhaps one of the other panel members has more info.

 

Geoff Baker
Posted August 12, 2021 - 9:21pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Not quite the same Bob - lugs are straight on the linked watch, curved on the subject

Alex
Posted August 11, 2021 - 8:07pm

Beautiful watch, but Unknown.

VintAvi
Posted August 11, 2021 - 9:52pm

I really appreciate this information, thanks!! And, I now understand that there were Bulova watches made that can't be associated with a specific model made.  So, now in order to acquire a crystal,  I wonder if you might be able to tell me which crystal would be appropriate for this watch. I am open to the idea that were a named model of vintage Bulova watch to become available that has a crystal consistent with my Bulova, I'd buy it in order to rejuvenate mine. But, what might I look for to know that it would match mine? Again, I'm so interested in my grandfather's watch that I'm committed to the "project". And, again...THANKS for any help you might offer.

JimDon5822
Posted August 11, 2021 - 9:56pm

I see the movement clearly marked 15J so that wouldn't that make this a 1932 Bulova Alexander?

Bulova watch

Bulova Alexander

mybulova_admin
Posted August 12, 2021 - 1:35am

In reply to by JimDon5822

The Alexander ads date from 1935 onwards, so maybe the Princeton was rebadged the Alexander.

mybulova_admin
Posted August 12, 2021 - 1:27am

Here is another option...the Bulova Princeton from a 1933 advert.

1933 Bulova watches

mybulova_admin
Posted August 12, 2021 - 1:30am

1936 Alexander advert. Price would indicate 15 jewles.

1936 Bulova Alexander watch