1940 Bulova (Previously) Unknown two-toned, 21 jeweled, 10AX Movement *** UPDATED with ID***

Submitted by plainsmen on November 15, 2010 - 8:05pm

I saw one of these on an unknown watch earlier today but for some reason I can't find it again.  Late Uncle Walt's watch if I remember the poster.

Anyway.... it seems as though the case is very similar to my 1940 Surgeon.  I don't have it yet so I can't tell you it's the same yet.

It looks like one of those Ambassador's markings but this one is square.

Anyone have any idea's?

****UPDATE****

Below are the pictures of the watch I recieved.  It IS INDEED a 21 Jewel, 10 AX  Movement... unlike the others I found and posted below.  Still don't know what it is...

plainsmen
Posted November 20, 2010 - 11:22am

Found another on Ebay here... movement is stamped

* (1941), 10AX, 17 jewel

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

Heck I haven't recieved mine in the mail yet.  Maybe the seller misread and mines a 17 Jewel as well?  We'll see I guess.

mybulova_admin
Posted November 25, 2010 - 5:48am

I'll guarantee Its 17.

:-)

plainsmen
Posted December 6, 2010 - 10:45pm

Oh doooooo you Stephen?  Oh doooooooo youuuuuuu?  AH HA!!!! It in fact IS a 1940, 21 JEWEL, 10AX  !!!! *double points to the sky*

plainsmen
Posted December 10, 2010 - 9:07am

Well Stephen.... is this a franken movement?  Is that even possible?

As William said before a 21 Jewel, 10 AX would be a first for him?  What say you about this movment?

Stephen Ollman
Posted December 11, 2010 - 4:57am

I also have recorded 17J versions.

Hey I'm always happy to proven wrong where evidence is apparant :-)

This is the 1st 21J 10AX I've seen. Its possible that the movement is a franken but without any obvious evidence it looks to be original.

plainsmen
Posted January 8, 2011 - 12:12am

EUREKA!!  I've found it!  Gentleman my I present..... The Beacon!  Found in a 1941-42 Sears Ad

Stephen Ollman
Posted January 9, 2011 - 2:52am

17 jewel vs 21 jewel

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted January 9, 2011 - 4:16am

Variation in the lugs also, Beacon has hidden lugs.

Wayne Hanley
Posted January 9, 2011 - 12:09pm

Here is a solid gold relative. 

 

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