Bulova 1962 Train Timer

Submitted by Andersok on December 19, 2020 - 1:55pm
A
Manufacture Year
1962
Movement Model
10BNCHR
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
103517
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Star
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1962 Bulova Train Timer 'A'

Stainless steel case and back by Star, dated M0, waterproof case with gaskets for back, inside crown tube, and crystal opening; wonderful white dial, typical of railroad models, steel blue hands with red seconds, 'Transportation Special' writing; USA-made 10BNCHR 23-jewel hacking movement dated M2, has the correct micro-regulator and balance cover, as well as the dust cover, serviced by me and running accurately; proper oversized crown, smooth winding; I added the 19mm lug width vintage expansion band that has an 'X X' pattern, sort of railroad-ish.

Previous models in database labelled as 'Transportation Special', a model name not found in the linebooks or pricelists. Linebook 128, from 1965 has the match for these as Train Timer 'A' (stainless) and 'B' (gold filled).

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JEV1A
Posted September 26, 2021 - 6:01pm

I simply cannot get over the cheaper than cheap prices in the day for such a complex watch! A price every Motorman could afford I suppose. 

I'm still searching for a perfect 214 Accutron Railroad, e-bay is cluttered with fakes! 

 ... John V. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 26, 2021 - 6:16pm

You have to remember to factor in inflation. $75 in 1962 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $679.39 today. The average wage in 1962 was $1.15 an hour. The average Joe was grossing $50 to $75 a week before taxes. It's all relative. :o)