Bulova 1940 Montgomery

Submitted by TdH on December 13, 2021 - 1:52pm
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Model
7AP
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
0224202
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Lug Width: 14mm
Case Size: 44 mm lug to lug x 26 including crown

Back of case : 0224202, B-10K Gold Filled
Inside of case : Bulova Fifth Ave New York
Movement : USA Bulova Watch Co, 17 Jewels Adjusted, 7AP, FS
Date mark : Shield 1939 and Omega 1940
Face : Champagne with tiny reflective speckles
Hands : Gold 

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1939 Montgomery
TdH
Posted December 13, 2021 - 2:00pm

I am not sure which model this is. My best guess is the Montgomery. Other possibilities: Lone Eagle, Ambassador, Oxford, Webster.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 13, 2021 - 2:55pm

Based on lug shape, dial configuration and color along with the recessed crown; I'm inclined to go with your first choice as well. The Omega overstamp on the movement with a case s/n starting with a "0" dates it as 1940.

1940 Montgomery

A nice example. Thanks for sharing!

TdH
Posted December 14, 2021 - 10:05am

It seems that the Montgomery was only made from 1937 to 1940. I wonder if it was named after the Hollywood actor Robert Montgomery (father of actress Elizabeth Montgomery). He appears to have been popular then. 

JimDon5822
Posted December 13, 2021 - 8:12pm

The recessed crown is a giveaway that it is a 1940 Bulova Montgomery.  A very fine example also.  

Geoff Baker
Posted December 13, 2021 - 9:59pm

1940 Bulova Montgomery

TdH
Posted December 14, 2021 - 2:29am

Great. Thanks for the quick examination. I also heard the following.

The Montgomery looks like the Lone Eagle and the Ambassador, but it is quite a bit longer. The Lone Eagle and Ambassador are about 38.7 and 41. They also use the 10 series motor, whereas the Montgomery uses a 7 series motor.

C.T.
Posted December 14, 2021 - 1:05pm

Very  nice, love the recessed crown...Looks better than my Lone Eagle!

TdH
Posted December 14, 2021 - 1:44pm

I see your 1940 Lone Eagle A. I was actually trying to complete my Lone Eagle collection and confused this Monty one for a LE. If you can afford it, you should definitely try to get yours serviced and repaired. I am sure it would look lovely. 

C.T.
Posted December 14, 2021 - 1:59pm

I'm actually trying to find someone to do the work at  a fair price....I don't think mine would ever look as good as  your  Mont.