This one is in near perfect condition except for a crack in the crystal. It looks like a Kirkwood with the side steps removed and side engraving added.. Inside of hinged case is marked Bulova Quality with the 1924 patent date and serial number. Apparently serviced since Sharpie markers were invented and keeping excellent time. It started running with a single rotation of the crown.
Interesting note: There are currently 52 - 1932 dated mens watches in the database and only 10 are yellow gold counting this one. It also bears the distinction of being one of only 20 (all dated 1930-32) housing a 9AF movement.
Mounted by me on a NOS period dark brown leather band.
I'm stumped, what the heck is it?
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In reply to I'm glad you got this one… by 1955mercury
In reply to Look how similar the case… by 1955mercury
Wow, it sure is similar. Nice ad find Merc! Same engraving on the sides with slightly different on the tops. 5 Jump Hours currently in the database and all are dated 1932 ........The mystery deepens!
Here's an interesting thought - Ad is for Bulova "Sportsman" Jump Hour, with Sportsman being in quotations. Same year....I wonder if Jump Hour is a variant and subject watch is a basic "Sportsman" ? Hmmmmmmm.......
In reply to Wow, it sure is similar… by neetstuf-4-u
In reply to Wow, it sure is similar… by neetstuf-4-u
I was thinking along those lines too. I've never owned a Jump Hour, is the face of the bezel removable or is the bezel all one piece? If the face is removable, Bulova could have made two models with one bezel. That would have been a brilliant idea on their part. I love these early unknown Bulova models. This one has to be rare and scarce.
In reply to I was thinking along those… by 1955mercury
As far as I know, all the Jump Hour and White Prince models had a face plate the was part of the bezel. I don't believe it would have been too complicated to switch out the punch press die for the face opening to go from Jump Hour configuration to a full crystal opening on the "blank" prior to forming into the end shape. I love the early previously unknowns as well and actively look for them.