Bulova 1944 Air Warden

Submitted by Geoff Baker on March 25, 2011 - 9:16pm
Manufacture Year
1944
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
4442868
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Bulova Air Warden in military themed display case. Watch case is in nice condition, dial needs refinish. Hands do not appear to be a match. Watch winds, sets and runs. Period Ensign bracelet has substantial gold loss as pictured but really does look nice on the watch. Display case is in good condition for age. Sticker in case is from Kirkpatrick's Jewelers in Butler, Pa.

Added 3/25/2011  Photos updated 5/31/2023

Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 1 Air Warden 5/31/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 2 Air Warden 5/31/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 3 Air Warden 5/31/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 4 Air Warden 5/31/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 5 Air Warden 5/31/2023
Geoffrey Baker 1942 Bulova 6 Air Warden 5/31/2023
vintagebulova.com
Posted March 6, 2012 - 3:07pm

While that particular box may have not come with that watch it is the correct one.  A lot of the military themed watches of that period came in that box.  Here is an ad from 1942 showing that box as belonging to The Nighthawk and Medical Officer.   It is not a women's watch box.

Jay

http://vintagebulova.com

plainsmen
Posted March 6, 2012 - 3:07pm

It's actually the box these military motif watches came with in the early 40's. Take a look at the ads..

Reverend Rob
Posted March 6, 2012 - 3:21pm

Very cool. I like these, but don't have one. Yet.

bourg01
Posted March 6, 2012 - 5:42pm

That's a sweet package Geoff, gets my 3 stars, looks like it's all original to me. 2 Sweet!

JP
Posted October 3, 2012 - 3:53am

My vote is Air Warden three ticks.

William Smith
Posted November 15, 2012 - 9:35pm

3 ticks Air Warden.  The band is great, as is the box!

DarHin
Posted November 15, 2012 - 10:09pm

3 ticks if '44 Air Warden

William Smith
Posted November 15, 2012 - 10:23pm

Good catch on the date conflict.  Agreed '44.

William Smith
Posted March 13, 2013 - 5:55pm

I'll update date from 1942 to 1944 based on case serial number.