Bulova 1940 Banker

Submitted by OldTicker on March 6, 2011 - 7:42pm
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
26.3 mm x 15.2mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1940 Bulova "Banker", 15J 10AX movement, Satin White dial with Raised Gold markers and hands, Black Tracks and sub-second dial, 10K RGP bezel, Stainless back, Speidel "Phoenix" expansion band.

Running in Original condition

1940 Bulova Banker 15J 10AX
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plainsmen
Posted March 6, 2011 - 8:51pm

Here's that Banker I was looking for... nice!  Great looking watch!

plainsmen
Posted March 6, 2011 - 10:19pm

In reply to by OldTicker

Naw... I just like the old look of this model Greg...

WatchCrystals.net
Posted March 6, 2011 - 10:45pm

In reply to by plainsmen

Another nice one, Greg!

 

And hey Jerin... wasn't you grand dad's "Banker" a late 30s? (Like 1936- 38?) I thought I had more info. on this model... However I only see the "before" pic of the one I sent Marlin a year ago... to be restored?! Guess you're out of state still, however???

Herafter's the one I had in early 2010, as original (What was LEFT of it!) for a "Top View!"

Sorry about the "low res." I bought this (otherwise!) nice 1938 color ad on iOffer.com, only to find that the seller had (reduced?) it to a POSTCARD sized ad...  :-(

 

 

15 Jewels, YGF case, $24.75 in 1938...

 

Best :-)  Scott

plainsmen
Posted March 6, 2011 - 10:18pm

Naw... we figured out it wasn't a Banker.... but rather a 1940 Ranger!  The etching on the sides of the bezel and the original gold plated bracelet witht he leather insert nailed it!

WatchCrystals.net
Posted March 6, 2011 - 10:25pm

In reply to by plainsmen

Really???

Well a "Ranger" is GOOD, too!

And that's like (4) now I was mistaken on... with no ads!? (Down to like -95% now, AAARRRGGG!!!)

 

:-)  Scott

OldTicker
Posted March 6, 2011 - 10:27pm

Scott,

This one took a Permatex 259MA2/152 crystal for your database

WatchCrystals.net
Posted September 14, 2011 - 12:17am

In reply to by OldTicker

Thanks, Greg!

You're up rather late!? Is that then a 25.9mm x 15.2mm? (I don't have any "Permatex crystals or catalogs, myself...)

I show the following for the 38+ Banker, in the 1939 G-S "Flexo" Catalog:

 

MODEL   BB   PF    

 

1938+  Banker           MX2675 156   MC266/1 156    

 

 

:-)  Scott

 

 

OldTicker
Posted March 6, 2011 - 11:30pm

I haven't figured out their cataloging system yet, not as simple as BB's and I don't have any Permatex catalogs yet, just an assortment and this one fit like a glove. Its 26.3mm x 15.2mm and curved on the long measurment only. Who knows, it may be intended for something else but it works with this one.

JP
Posted January 18, 2012 - 5:24pm

I just recently accuired a watch like this one with an * on the movement. It has the bottom of the 6 just peeking out below the seconds box and is identical to your watch pistured here. I don't have my camer set up yrt to take pics but will try to next week. The case serial number is 327918.  From bottom to top it measures33.29 mm not including the lugs and 25.11 mm end to end on first step 12.57 mm on second step 10K gold filled case and stainless back. Is it possible that this model would have the * on the movement and what year would that make it??

JP