1950 Bulova Ruxton, L0 date code (movement and case back), 10k RG case, Stainless Back, 17 Jewel 10BM Movement.
Watch includes original Display Case, Outer Box, Guarantee Book, and a removed portion of the original bracelet.
Original bracelet was replaced by a JB Champion scissor-expansion bracelet (1/15 12K gold-filled top and stainless steel back) . Watch includes a 3-link section of the original bracelet that was removed; this removed portion matches the bracelet that is seen in the Ruxton advertisements during the early 1950s; and is packaged in the original manilla envelope written on and used by the jeweler that re-sized the bracelet.
Display case is in great condition. Outer box shows some wear. Guarantee Book in good condition; binding is coming apart. Watch crystal has some scratches. Watch case is in great condition, and has a wonderful gold shine. Movement is in working condition. Dial shows some wear, but is fairly clean.
Adverts to reference: http://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/bulova-ad-1951-2.jpg / http://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/uploaded_photos/user2196/0001_29.jpg (note the the style of the dial numbers '10' & '12' and how a small extension of gold hangs from the top of the '1' and to the left).
Update Nov 2013: watch has found a new owner
In reply to Certainly a Ruxton. I wonder by Geoff Baker
In reply to I agree Geoff, I can't see by mybulova_admin
In reply to Certainly a Ruxton. I wonder by Geoff Baker
It's hard to say Ken. Remember that Bulova was (still is for that matter) a mass producer of consumer goods for most of it's history. In addition to watches they also produced, at different times clocks, radios and gift sets. Additionally they very astutely used print advertising, beginning in the 1920's to mass MARKET their products. While there are some models that find their way here more frequently than others, I'm not sure I would classify very many Bulova models as truly 'rare'.
The point I would make though it that is serendipitous to find one in as nice a condition as yours is.
In reply to It's hard to say Ken. by Geoff Baker