Bulova 1939 Banker

Submitted by Terry K. on August 20, 2011 - 8:30pm
Manufacture Year
1939
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
NONE
Case Serial No.
9015539
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Crystal details
26+mm X 15mm curved
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I hope if I have this wrong someone will correct me. There were two I found that looked the same, the "Banker" I believe was the other but it stated that it had a curved crystal, this one said curved crystal and back. Runs but missing second hand. Band marked Bretton.  It sure is a very nice looking watch.

Terry

1939 Bulova Banker
1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
shooter144
Posted August 20, 2011 - 11:14pm

Nice watch !! That seconds hand is very tiny and may be in the case somewhere....happens alot.

mybulova_admin
Posted August 21, 2011 - 12:30am

I'd go with the Banker. 10AE/10AN second hand should be easy to come by on ebay.

Terry K.
Posted August 22, 2011 - 9:56am

Hi All,

Well does anyone know for sure?

Banker or Chief?

All I went by was the ad description.

Terry

mybulova_admin
Posted August 23, 2011 - 7:51am

Terry, what ad did you use for the Chief ID?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted August 23, 2011 - 11:44am

'BANKER' IMO - Non-engraved Case looks to have a Gold back (typical for pre 1940) and 'CHIEF' was not available in 1939?

'BANKER' - Rolled Gold Plate with Gold back, - thicker lugs.

'CHIEF' - Rolled Gold Plate w/ Stainless Steel back first seen in 1942 +/-

2c

plainsmen
Posted August 23, 2011 - 6:59pm

Going to say Banker... The Chief had scrolling down the sides of the Bezel.  The Banker was smooth bezeled.

Terry K.
Posted August 23, 2011 - 7:31pm

HI All,

Thanks for the info.

I am changing to "Banker". If anyone finds out more that is different, please let me know.

I have not had a chance to find the ads yet that I based my initial thoughts on, but will if I get a chance.

Terry

JP
Posted March 18, 2012 - 3:20am

See my bankr in the postings. It is identical. Nice watch and My vote is banker too.

JP

JP
Posted March 19, 2012 - 1:09am

Notice the bottom of just a little of the 6 is showing. I am convinced it is a banker. My banker is identuical. The seconds hand will accept a 7AK according to my Bulova interchange book.

JP

William Smith
Posted August 7, 2012 - 8:47pm

Terry  any chance you still have this watch for some measurements?

We also have a white back Banker from 1940, however I don't see any Banker ads for white back.  All gold or inferred as all gold (none saying "white back" or similar verbiage).  Did I miss a white back ad in 1939/40?

JP's 1941 Banker has a white back....