Bulova 1941 Norman

Submitted by wimberleytech on May 14, 2023 - 11:27am
Manufacture Year
1941
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
1542049
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I got this watch is part of a watch lot I picked up from a clock guy.  Nothing special but it is a classic style.  It is running, but I need to service it--low amplitude but near perfect beat.

Genuine leather band in good shape.

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Back
Inside
Movement
neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 14, 2023 - 11:41am

Nice one, thanks for sharing with us. Based on style, movement date stamp and case s/n, your watch dates to 1941. I believe it to be a 

1941 Norman, like this one.

wimberleytech
Posted May 14, 2023 - 11:52am

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thanks.  I was not sure about classifying the shape.  I see that 1941 Norman you linked has case style: Tonneau.  I thought: cushion, but I am not up to speed on case styles since the overwhelming majority of the watches I own/work on are round.

wimberleytech
Posted May 14, 2023 - 11:49am

I wish the dial were in better shape.  Keeping my eye on ebay for a donor with a nicer dial to pop up.  I don't think the watch is worth much, so I am not gonna pour a lot into it.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 14, 2023 - 9:24pm

1941 Bulova Norman is a good match

mybulova_admin
Posted May 15, 2023 - 5:19am

1941/42 Bulova Norman advert.

1941/41 Bulova Norman advert

wimberleytech
Posted May 20, 2023 - 11:52am

Saw a Commodore on ebay.  Mine looks a lot like it.  Must be different dimensions?