Bulova 1935 Physician

Submitted by JimDon5822 on February 17, 2021 - 10:39pm
Manufacture Year
1935
Movement Model
13AB
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
195229
Case shape
Other
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Plastic
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is an extremely rare watch.  It is a 1935 Physician (based on prior IDs).   I couldn't wait to get it in to see how it was put together.   Definitely a project watch for me.  it is a two piece white gold filled top and stainless case back.  The dial is white with applied yellow gold hour markers with an hour dial and a lower second dial.  The movement is a rare 13AB 17 Jewels with a triangle date code.  I took the dial off so you can see the hour wheel train.   Interesting set up. It has a pressure fit gear on the center wheel then two additional wheels set on applied pinions on the master plate.  The movement is in overall OK and complete but is missing the hairspring and has a broken setting lever.  Anyone know what the interchangeability of the 13AB movement is?  I have a 13AF and was wondering if the balance would fit.   I will also need hands.  

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mybulova_admin
Posted February 18, 2021 - 4:19am

So tell me how does a Physician operate without hands ???

1935 Bulova Physician

Hopefully the 10AN/AE series hands will fit.

jabs
Posted February 18, 2021 - 7:36am

1935 Bulova Physician

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 18, 2021 - 9:02am

Well played on the purchase :o). Congrats on snagging this rarely encountered model.

1935 Physician

Kathy L.
Posted February 18, 2021 - 10:11am

What a great find Jim!

1935 Bulova Physician

Geoff Baker
Posted February 18, 2021 - 9:38pm

There is no question that this Physician is in desperate need of a DOCTOR. Is there a doctor in the house?

Congrats Jim - have fun with this one.....1935 Bulova Physician

JimDon5822
Posted February 19, 2021 - 10:18pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Yes there is a Dr in the house.  Need a hairspring and a setting lever. plus hands. I just got a donor 13 AL running movement.  I believe the parts to be interchangeable so wish me luck. 

JimDon5822
Posted May 19, 2023 - 12:12am

Well I finished the restoration on this one.   The dial is from a 13AB movement I found on eBay last week.  Really proud of this one.  I updated the main picture with the restored watch.

1935 Physician

Geoff Baker
Posted May 19, 2023 - 9:12pm

Very Nice Jim, well done!