Bulova 1941 -Unknown

Submitted by M Watchman on June 16, 2021 - 10:11am
Manufacture Year
1941
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
none
Case Serial No.
1527114
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
plastic?
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is a case and movement dated 1941 with a nice contemporary bracelet as seen on several Bulova models of this time.  Marked 10K rolled gold.  YELLOW gold not rose gold.  Looks like the same movement and case as an 1942 Attorney as found here:https://mybulova.com/watches/1942-attorney-2332

BUT this is yellow gold with chased side frames on the case and a different dial.  I cannot find one like it in the data base or in ads....I DID find a later ad for an Attorney in yellow gold and same movement and similar dial as mine but it was from 1944 or 45......and in 1941 the Attorney is a completely different watch as seen here:

1941 Vintage Bulova Ad

HELP...;-)

 

Face
Side detail
Watch and bracelet
Movement
Dial
neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 16, 2021 - 11:40am

This one is a puzzler.. It appears to be the same as the Emperor, or Jefferson  but with engraving and a 17 jewel movement instead of 21. There were several similar models during this time frame, but subject watch doesn't appear to be a match to any of them.

Still searching but currently at unknown.

plainsmen
Posted June 16, 2021 - 4:58pm

I thought the 1941 Bulova Galahad but the ribs are different.

mybulova_admin
Posted June 20, 2021 - 2:44am

So far I'm leaning towards a Bulova Jefferson which is listed as a 10K Yellow Rolled Gold case.

Understand the advert does not show an engraved case, but that's what I'm leaning towards.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 20, 2021 - 9:16pm

I have to stay with the Unknown crowd on this one. I get the Jefferson reference but the engraving is a non starter for me.

M Watchman
Posted June 23, 2021 - 11:14am

Yes, these two are a perfect match!

Thanks for this! Nice to have these examples tied together!

M Watchman
Posted June 23, 2021 - 11:12am

It seems this model will remain "unknown"........hopefully with a few showing up, we can eventually find an ad or referance for this attractive watch.

THANKS everyone for your work!

:-)