Bulova 1941 -Unknown

Submitted by GVP on December 13, 2010 - 7:53am
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Rectangle
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

 All I can say about this is that it takes the same crystal as the senator models (cmy 311) and it has an 8ae 17j movement. The model name has so far eluded me. I don't think it is a variant of the senator as these were well published. A very beautiful watch.

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Can someone please help me figure out type of watch this is?

Submitted by AvanWeenen on December 12, 2010 - 9:08pm

Hi,

I am hoping that someone can help me! I just recently inherited a watch from my Grandmother.. I am having a hard time finding out what type it is. I know that is from 1959, because of the L4 stamped on the back, but I can't figure out which model it is, as there are at least 6 different numbers stamped on the inside of the case, as well as a number on the outside.. AND another number on the watch mechanism itself... I am very confused as to which number I need to use to find the model.

Double codes on back of watch

Submitted by cc224 on December 11, 2010 - 10:46pm

 Hi -

I just purchased a black face square women's watch with diamonds (32).  I noticed on the back it says J Bulova M5.  But then right next to the M5 it appears to have a smaller m8 stamped on it.  Any idea why the watch would have two codes?

From what I understand the M5 means 1965 but just not sure why there is another code next to it.  I will try and take a picture but I don't think my camera will be good enough to get the details.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

cc

Bulova 1952 President

Submitted by OldTicker on December 11, 2010 - 7:29pm
Variant
A
Movement Model
10BM
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
5083714
Case shape
Rectangle
Crystal details
CMX385-10 24.5mm x 19.0mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1952 Bulova "President" Excellent running 21J 10BM Movement, Very nice 10K RGP case with Stainless back Date Marked L2. Clean 2-Tone "X" Dial, Scratch-Free Thick Glass Crystal, Nice shiny Vintage JB Gold-Filled period band. This watch is always a conversation starter when I wear it, people can't beleive its almost 60 years old.  *Photo & info update 11-13-11

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Bulova 1959 Beau Brummell

Submitted by OldTicker on December 11, 2010 - 7:14pm
Variant
JJW
Movement Model
10BZAC
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
E252556
Case shape
Round
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1959 Bulova 5 Diamond "Beau Brummell" 23J 10BZAC Automatic 6Adj. Movement, Nice 10K Gold Filled Case with neat lugs Date Marked L9. Very Nice 5 Diamond Dial (Tested Real) , Crystal is scratched and will be replace and maybe a New set of hands if I can find some.  The watch is running slow ( Hairspring is messed up) so a trip to the watch doc is needed. Nice Real Lizard skin Band. This watch is a real eye catcher and I will update the photo when it is back from servicing.

**ID update thanks to Dr. Seuss...er I mean Smith 4-17-12

 

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1959 Bulova "Beau Brummell" 23J Automatic
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1959 Bulova watch

Bulova 1949 His Excellency

Submitted by OldTicker on December 11, 2010 - 6:53pm
Variant
NN
Movement Date Code
49 (A9)
Movement Model
7AA
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
1686208
Case shape
Rectangle
Watch Description

1949 Bulova "His Excellency NN" Excellent running 21J 7AA Movement Date Markd "A9", Nice 2-Tone dial, Very Good 10K Gold Filled Case, Crystal has a couple of minor scratches 5X signed. Nice Speidel 2-Tone Twist-o-Flex band. A very nice watch.

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1949 Bulova "His Excellency NN" 21J
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Bulova 1938 Corrigan

Submitted by plainsmen on December 11, 2010 - 2:53pm
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Rectangle
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan  -  The Corrigan or "Doug Corrigan" .  It falls into the footsteps of the Lindbergh aviator Lone Eagle as a commemoration of a daredevil flyer, Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan. Douglas Corrigan's hero was Charles Lindbergh.  After applying for permission for a trans-Atlantic flight several times and being denied, Corrigan (of Irish descent) took from from July 17,  1938 from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York with a flight plan filed to return to his home in California.  He later landed at Baldonnel Airport, in Dublin, after a 28-hour, 13-minute flight.  After recieving severe backlash from U.S. flight officials, Corrigan claimed he accidentally flew the wrong way, and stuck with his story.  Thereafter being dubbed "Wrong Way" Corrigan.   Please see full information on Mr. Corrigan here:  The Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan Story This 1937-1938 Corrigan is double stamped with the Arrow and the Crescent indicating being made possibly between years or using a 1937 movement in a 1938 watch. I'm going to deduct that this is actually a 1938 model becuase of the double stamp shows the 1938 hand stamped in.   It is quite possible that this watch had a different name before 1938 as I've seen one from 1935, obviously before Mr. Corrigan's feat. This watch is a 17 Jewel,  and it's 10AE movement runs great.  It shows a little wear through on the case only in the back in two places.  This particular watch has "Isaac" engraved stylishly on the back case.  The minute hand on the watch is bent slightly causing it to hit the hour hand, I will need to get it fixed.  In fact after looking at he ad, I'm not positive that these hands are correct for the Corrigan and will do a little more research on them. All in all I believe it hard to beat the Corrigan as the best example of pure "Art Deco"  in the Bulova line.  Check out those sweet lines....

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