Bulova 1943 Clara Barton

Submitted by Kathy L. on January 15, 2019 - 3:49pm
Manufacture Year
1943
Movement Model
7AM
Movement Date Code
X
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
330342
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Round
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I had been looking at this watch off and on for a few months thinking it was a Practitioner.  After purchasing the 1943 Service Watch ad it occurred to me that it might be the Clara Barton in the ad.  After talking to the seller and confirming it had an 8mm lug width like my other Clara Barton I decided to purchase it.  The back of the case is in poor condition but the rest of the watch is in pretty decent shape.

I am assuming it is 10K gold plate with a sterling base but it is no longer visible on the case to know for sure.  It only has service marks on the inside of the case.  On the back of the case it appears someone tried to remove an inscription so some of the text is missing.  It says Bulova Quality and the serial # only.  It has a working 7AM 17 jewel movement with a 1943 X date stamp.  Thanks for your time and input.

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1943 Bulova watch
1943 Bulova watch
1943 Bulova watch
1943 Bulova watch
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Kathy L.
Posted January 15, 2019 - 4:19pm

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 15, 2019 - 5:37pm

Another nice one, Kathy

Looks like Clara Barton to me.

Kathy L.
Posted January 15, 2019 - 6:26pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thank you Bob.  I almost don't mind these nurse watches not being in perfect condition.  I like that they have a history even if I don't know the whole story : )

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 15, 2019 - 6:31pm

Personally, I think the inscription and attempted removal add to the charm. It's kind of fun to speculate  what the set of circumstances was that led to it being the way it is.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 16, 2019 - 7:06am

She sure does look like Clara Barton to me, I'd recognize her anywhere

1943 Bulova Clara Barton

jabs
Posted January 16, 2019 - 7:22am

1943 Bulova Clara Barton, nice presentation

plainsmen
Posted January 16, 2019 - 8:06am

Clara Barton... your picture skills have vastly improved. Fantastic job.

Kathy L.
Posted January 16, 2019 - 12:32pm

In reply to by plainsmen

Thank you Jerin!  I still need to get a macro lens but I make by with my phone most of the time.

Reverend Rob
Posted January 16, 2019 - 11:41am

1943 Clara Barton.

Personalized engravings never bother me, this is after all, part of the history of the watch and I'm all about the history. I have seen some real hatchet jobs on case backs over the years, it's too bad. This isn't that bad, it might be re-plateable.