I am looking at a Bulova Lone Eagle and it has a 10AA movement. And the movement is from around
1924. Is the movement original or has it been changed under the years ??
Do this if its not original change the value on the watch ??
All info appreciated
Kind regards Bulova Friends
I would say it's a non original movement. I have not seen a 10AA movement before in a Lone Eagle, not even in a Conqueror. The 10AA that I have is date stamped 1924. All Conquerors I have seen have either a 10AP or 10P and all CC LEs have either a 10AN or 9AT.
However with that said its still a Lone Eagle. It's worth what someone is willing to pay for it and what the seller is willing to sell it for :-)
In reply to The 10AA is likely older, by William Smith
In reply to Don't you mean pre April 1923 by bobbee
I musta forgot we determined that date. I don't remember how right now, I'll poke around for the document or article which tells us the change happend in April 1923, unless you can stear me to it?
Even if this was the date of change on record, they could have continued to use parts stamped with the older signature for a while- to use them up. Regardless, a Bulova movement from 1923 could have either stamp, and a movement from 1924 probably has the newer stamp, unless they continued using the older bridges in 1924 too. They may not have tooled up for the stamp change right away, or could have used older parts in stock.
In reply to Inside the Lone Eagle by airborne
Aha...a 16 jewel 10AA. No date code, but the Bulova Watch Co signature. Could be 1923 based on the Arpil 1923 date Bobbee cites above, or could be 1924 or later. This statement is based only on that company signature, not a date range for the 10AA movement. The case serial number may help date the case, as would the patent date inside the case back.
This watch also had mis-matched hands - cathedral minute and spade hour hands - and so a nicely done FrankenBulova sells for $900! Amazing! I couldn't be surprised if the black enamel on it was patched with paint. Hang on to your inventory boys....looks like a good retirement fund. Prices are definately going up!
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