Bulova 1940 Ambassador

Submitted by JimDon5822 on July 19, 2021 - 10:15pm
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
0507959
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Domed Glass
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This appears to be a 1940 Bulova Ambassador.  The case and casebook  is 10KT yellow gold plate  The movement is a 10AE 21J and is marked "AAA".  I could not find a date code in hindsight after service but recall this might have had an Omega on the dial side.  It is missing the bracelet and would love to find one.   

 

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plainsmen
Posted July 20, 2021 - 1:08am

I'm good with the Ambassador ID.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 20, 2021 - 7:21am

Was 21J and the case size the factor when comparing t a Lone Eagle model?

Looks like a match to the Bulova Ambassador.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 21, 2021 - 7:38am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

I think the major visual distinguishing factor of Ambassador vs. LE is the lugs.  LE had an incised groove near the ends of the lugs.

Geoff Baker
Posted July 20, 2021 - 9:05pm

I'm going with 1940 Bulova Ambassador

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 21, 2021 - 7:39am

1940 Ambassador works for me.