Bulova 1926 Conqueror

Submitted by Richard Callamaras on February 8, 2014 - 8:20pm
Manufacture Year
1926
Movement Model
10A
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
184018
Case Serial No.
6417553
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

The movement has 2 symbols triangle and circle. 1926/1925.....original spade hands open 9....what do think??? Could it be an original 5000? I know the movement serial is a conquerer but the twin stamp makes it fun to speculate:) 

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1926 Bulova watch
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mybulova_admin
Posted February 9, 2014 - 4:42am

For me it's definitely a Conqueror. Movement is 10A (LEs are either 10AN or 9AT), Serial number is pre 226xxx.

Nice to see a good dial with original lume.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 9, 2014 - 5:50am

Hi Richard - Great looking watch. I agree that this one is a Conqueror.

Richard Callamaras
Posted February 9, 2014 - 10:57am

Closest I've come yet. My quest continues for my grail!! Now I have a '25,'26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.....arghhh:) looks like it could have been it, if not for the movement. First 26 I have gotten. Had the open 9, had the inside case dates and serial.....Had a triangle on the early movement. Where can i find the list of serial numbers to help me out? I knew it had to start with 22.. But I don't remember were I read that. I'm going to have to start selling some to keep buying them:) my wife is going to kill me if I tell her how historically significant one more watch is!!

OldTicker
Posted February 9, 2014 - 8:11pm

Just tell her your investing in the future and remind her of some of her spending habits, it might work!

Nice Conqueror BTW...

Richard Callamaras
Posted February 9, 2014 - 8:14pm

:) sound advice!

William Smith
Posted February 10, 2014 - 11:04pm

Hi Richard

Love that dial.....  Great watch.  You say you have a 1925 cut corner Conqueror too.  Is the '25 also housing an 10A (or 10P)?  

 

Richard Callamaras
Posted February 10, 2014 - 11:45pm

Hey Will! Good to hear from ya brother, long time no speak. Sorry I misspoke. This one will be my second 26. The other one is a 10A. The 27 is a 10AN the 28 is a 9AT. But the 28 has the original strap! A brown beauty!! The others are LE2'S and 3'S all 10AN. Dying to pick up an original 5000. But I am very happy to have a 26 conquerer for sure! I might not know what to do anymore once I find one:)

William Smith
Posted February 10, 2014 - 11:58pm

In reply to by Richard Callamaras

Hi Richard

I've been meaning to call you for over six months.....  Life got in the way :)  Dying to see all you found at the NAWCC Archives.  I'm sure Nancy was a big help ....and thanks for your tme/efforts in our Bulova quest.

Richard Callamaras
Posted February 11, 2014 - 12:05am

Lots of stuff for sure. Not as much as we hoped for in wrist watches as far as catalogs from bulova headquarters but a ton of raw information. We have to get on the phone soon. I have had the same thing happen. Things have been crazy. No worries. Send me a om with your number again and I'll give you a call to discuss all the goodies at the NAWCC.