Bulova 1938 Minute Man

Submitted by Chalky W on February 13, 2012 - 3:16pm
Manufacture Year
1938
Movement Model
7AP
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8167814
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Adverts from 1937 indicate this is a Minuteman curvex model. I think this may also be original metal band as adverts show identical type of metal bracelet. 
Edit: Manufacture Year changed to 1938 based on Case Serial Number 

Bulova watch
Bulova watch
William Smith
Posted February 13, 2012 - 11:46pm

two Minute Man in 1937 ads w/ charcoal dial.  No distortion in the three images in composite. Subject watch on right.

One 1938 Minute Man ad w white dial but engraved bezel.

William Smith
Posted February 13, 2012 - 11:59pm

1938 Minute Man record: http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1938-minute-man-1078

w/ three stars.  Looks real close.  Case SN in above link higher than subject watch case SN w/i reason? - both begin w/ 8 -  mvnt in link is 1938, mvnt in subject watch is 1937.