scarce silvered dial, needs a crystal and correct crown, does show some case wear to back. I discovered when looking for movement symbol==(the triangle being faintly stamped)== the letters CAL(Charles A. Lindbergh) at the apex of the screw hole, very tiny, stamped. Extremely hard to photograph, but a photo is shown here. Has anyone ever seen/noticed this on their early Lone Eagle movement? Could this be a distinguishing identification for the earliest of the watches distributed?
I had emailed user Sculptor to ask if the leading "8" of case serial number could have been a mis-stamped "6" , but don't remember the reply. I think it was "I dont' have the watch to check", but not sure.
The only thing we have to go on would be the case serial number as entered in the root record...therefore 1928 production date w/ movement swap from two years previous or Bulova used an old 10A when assembled in 1928 (much less likely).
As such, ID would be a 1928 Lone Eagle vs a Conqueror, regardless if movement housed by Bulova two years later, or changed by repair person over the years. We do have the hands as presented, and the dial w/ the open "9" which may suggest possible date of those parts....
I'm at one tick "Not Confirmed" as currently listed "1926 Conqueror".