Bulova 1943 -Unknown

Submitted by timerestoration on March 13, 2012 - 5:25pm
Manufacture Year
1943
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
Circle
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
3448250
Case shape
Round
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Added 3/13/12

I have no clue on this one...

I've searched the database and come up empty. Date code on movement is circle stamped overtop of X.

This crystal is glass and came with the watch. Consider the possibility that it is original? I have a few other similar NOS Glass Crystals...slightly smaller with BULOVA label on them.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

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timerestoration
Posted March 14, 2012 - 5:10pm

Any Help would be much appreciated!

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 14, 2012 - 5:31pm

the only assistance I can render Jeff is a 'WOW', I like it.

It appears to be an early attempt at a hidden lug / waterproof design (?) , I have a similar Case but it's SS and dated early '50's.

The bezel around the Glass pops off?

timerestoration
Posted March 14, 2012 - 5:35pm

Yes Mark, the movement is removed by taking off the bezel.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 14, 2012 - 5:55pm

Nice one.

I was thinking this last Evening - the personalized engraving seen on some of these old timers are works of art in their own right, You couldn't have anything like that done today at the kiosk in the center of the mall. 

Nice Watch, wonder what it is?

 

timerestoration
Posted April 2, 2012 - 12:44pm

I agree with you Mark, on the personalized engraving.

I have seen some BEAUTIFUL examples over the years!