Bulova 1935 Alexander

Submitted by Geoff Baker on November 8, 2013 - 3:32pm
Manufacture Year
1935
Movement Model
10AR
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
7
Case Serial No.
5053958
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
24 x 15 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1935 Bulova 'Alexander' with period link style bracelet. Wonderful original condition on both, very little evidence of wear.  I was all ready to enter this watch as a 1935 Alexander when I noticed the minute track is out side the numbers on two ads and inside on one. It looks like the 'dress' dial (applied numbers) has them outside. I'm calling it an Alexander, Other than the engraving, it's a twin to the Senator.

Added 11/8/2013 - Photos Updated 5/26/2023

1935 Bulova Alexander watch 1 Geoffrey Baker 5/26/2023
1935 Bulova Alexander watch 2 Geoffrey Baker 5/26/2023
1935 Bulova Alexander watch 3 Geoffrey Baker 5/26/2023
1935 Bulova Alexander watch 4 Geoffrey Baker 5/26/2023
1935 Bulova Alexander watch 5 Geoffrey Baker 5/26/2023
Bulova Watch
JP
Posted November 8, 2013 - 4:15pm

Fine example of the Alexander. Thanks for sharing it with us.

mybulova_admin
Posted November 9, 2013 - 12:29am

There is a 1933 Princeton (a very close case and dial match) that is 17J and was priced at $37.50, so the subject watch with only 7 jewels would match the Alexander lower price of $24.75

Here is a 15J version for $29.75.

Bulova watch

Alexander for me.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 9, 2013 - 6:00am

Do We have an ad showing the 'ALEXANDER' with only 7 Jewels?

'UNKNOWN' for now.

William Smith
Posted November 10, 2013 - 6:14pm

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

Mark, no ad that i find from my cellphone w/ jewel match.  similar to Alexander other then jewel count, but it's an ad "match" by Stephen's price comparison senerio. 

I'd have to say a tentative Alexander based on the ad.  ....but unknown is probably a better call w/o an ad....I've mellowed on what ever the "rules" are now. 

...and there's no such thing as a three tick unknown......

 

OldTicker
Posted November 10, 2013 - 6:37pm

In reply to by William Smith

LOL! I have a lot of "3 tick unknowns" in the database Will!

Welcome Back!

William Smith
Posted November 10, 2013 - 6:24pm

It's a nice watch Geoff...and w/ a great band that seems to match the ad and period.  I'd call it Alexander at my house :) ....but I've been worng before

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 12, 2013 - 6:58am

The Case of the subject appears shorter than the 'ALEXANDER' as illustrated.

ad Dated 1936

ad Dated 1936

ad Dated 1935.

...and the Jewel count is off.