Bulova 1949 Minute Man

Submitted by M Watchman on May 11, 2020 - 7:18pm
Manufacture Year
1949
Movement Model
10AK
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
9547227
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10K Rolled Gold Plate Yellow metal case, SS Back.  Nice chasing top and bottom.  Has Bulova marked crown.  Case serial may imply a 1949 vintage, but I am unsure if true at this time in the 40's with Bulova's numbering. Movement is real nice and sports a square (1946) mark.  Dial is especially clean and nice!! This watch has been serviced and runs great!!!! Appears to be a Bulova Minute Man as shown here: https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1949-minute-man-697   but with an upgrade movement.  So appears someone either at purchase or a later date decided they wanted the nicer movement than the 17 jewel typically offered for this model. 

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movement
Dial
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Posted July 10, 2020 - 7:30pm

In reply to by Krest

An excellent question. Both movements are dated 1946. 1946 was a date code transition year. A small square stamp or the number 46 are both correct. Go to the home page under "Dating Bulovas" and click on "Date Codes". There is a matrix there of all dating stamps used by Bulova. This particular watch was updated from 1946 to 1949 based on case serial number.