Bulova 1950 -Unknown

Submitted by 1955mercury on April 28, 2015 - 12:07pm
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
10BM
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
none
Case Serial No.
1787054
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
measures 22.8 X 18.2
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I've acquired another one of those unknown models like the other one I have. This one is a 1950 just like the other one. I haven't done anything to it yet except get it running. Someone had broken the head off the ratchet wheel screw and apparently thought super glue would be a good way to hold the ratchet wheel in position. Then for some reason they super glued the crown wheel too. Maybe they thought if it didn't turn the ratchet wheel would stay put. Who knows. I think it will look even better than the other one after I have some more time to devote to it.

1950 Bulova Watch
1955mercury
Posted December 1, 2015 - 4:46pm

Update: I finally got around to ordering some Thornton crystals and just tried one in this watch and it fits like a glove.

It's also identical to the crystal I originally removed from the watch. I'm about 70% sure we've found the Thornton. This crystal fits the case flawlessly. Panel ????