Bulova 1950 Kirkwood

Submitted by 1955mercury on September 4, 2022 - 11:07am
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
8AD
Movement Date Code
L0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
2715497
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
19.5mm X 18.7mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Been a while since I added a watch. This is a 1950 Bulova acquired recently. Pretty sure it's a Kirkwood. These are odd balls because there's no import code on the movement, only "Swiss" stamped on the barrel bridge. The case back doesn't say the material composition, only "Bulova Quality" and there's nothing stamped inside the case back. Think I even saw one on here with a stainless back. This one has a gold plated back. 

Wearing it now.
Looks like the original dial
Stamped "Bulova Quality"
Nothing stamped inside
Strong beat and keeping time.
Found on this site.
Geoff Baker
Posted September 4, 2022 - 9:50pm

Hi Merc - welcome back. I think you're spot on. 1950 Bulova Kirkwood

mybulova_admin
Posted September 5, 2022 - 6:46am

Agree, it's nice to see another nice example.

1950 Bulova Kirkwood.

Would be interesting to see if you can find an original crystal matching the advert.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 5, 2022 - 9:01am

Welcome back! Agreed,

1950 Kirkwood,

One of my personal favorites, Here is one sporting the original faceted crystal as seen in the ad.