Bulova 1938 -Unknown

Submitted by timeless on April 14, 2018 - 1:27am
Manufacture Year
1938
Movement Model
6AM
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8597070
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe this is a Kenneth. There is a newspaper ad clip somewhere on the site. As per Bulova naming convention, one would suppose this was a mans watch; but based on the its 8mm lug width, I would say not. Could be the reason this model was short-lived.  I've included a comparison photo with my Broadcaster.

Kenneth face
case back
6AM mov
Kenneth size comp with Broadcaster
Andersok
Posted May 2, 2018 - 12:20pm

I feel the case is a match; dial is clearly different, so I am tentative with the Kenneth id.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 3, 2018 - 6:57am

Wow - it's been a while since we been split

Kenneth - Ken, Jerin and Geoff

Unknowm - Bob, Jaroslav and the Reverend

Jury is still out Panel Members

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 3, 2018 - 7:53am

Taking note that ad states "new style", I suppose it's possible drawing of face is incorrect. Case is a match to ad and as far as I know not seen before or since this example. Kenneth has yet to be added to the DB dropdowns since 2006, no other ads and nothing in the unknowns.

Distinct possibility it's a short lived unusual model and this is it.

I guess  I can go tentative Kenneth for now.