Bulova 1950 Baxter

Submitted by timerestoration on June 28, 2011 - 6:11pm
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
8AC
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

  Hi everyone, I recently purchased a Watchmaker's Estate. I opened up a box that had some NOS cases and dials, and THIS was mixed in with it! I don't know what it is. It is ALL BULOVA, right down to the original strap! The tag is marked "CROMWELL". Is there such an Animal? The flip side of the tag has the price $49.50. Appears to take an 8AC or 8AE movement. Anyone have any ideas??

Thanks, Jeff

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mybulova_admin
Posted June 28, 2011 - 7:50pm

Nice find. The case is similar to the AA series and I love the original Bulova leather band.

timerestoration
Posted June 29, 2011 - 7:50am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

 Thanks. Is there a record of a BULOVA "CROMWELL" that anyone knows of?

Geoff Baker
Posted June 29, 2011 - 12:59pm

Jeff - I submit that you have the best record there is. You have the original hang tag! There can be no doubt with what you have that Bulova made a model called the Cromwell. The only thing that could possibly be debated is if that tag came from the factory on that watch, in other words YES Bulova made a Cromwell but is THIS a Cromwell? I vote that it is.

geoff

timerestoration
Posted June 29, 2011 - 2:14pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

 Thanks Geoff,

That was the only BULOVA in the box, so I don't think the tag could have gotten mixed up with another Bulova. I wish I knew what the correct hands were... I'd like to put in an age appropriate movement and restore it!

timerestoration
Posted June 30, 2011 - 10:13am

I just found this corroborating evidence, and, it fits my case. Is this enough to rate 3 stars?! 

timerestoration
Posted July 6, 2011 - 1:25pm

 Anyone have a guess as to the correct hands... I am getting ready to complete this Beauty!

OldTicker
Posted July 7, 2011 - 10:01am

Here is a picture of one with gold Fils style hands, they seem to look right for the era.