I'm not quite sure what this is. Possibly a Stamford? I saw an ad for 17 jewels but not 15. Rose gold plate bezel and what I THINK might or could be the original band in rose gold fill. Possible a JB on the trademark? The 10AK 15 jewel movement date is double stamped with a triangle and square. The crown is not signed. The original glass crystal was broken. The hour hand appears to have been replaced at some point as it is bright blue and the minute and second are plum. I found the double date stamp interesting although I have no clue how often that happened. It could be 1935/36 or 1945/46. I don't believe it is from the 20's because the style doen't look right. I did see a 1936 ad for a craftsman that seemed close.
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Double date stamp is not uncommon. Considering that any movement made in December might not be cased until January or maybe even February, there could be thousands of double date stamps floating around out there. JB (Jacoby Bender) is the bracelet manufacturer. This adjustment is typical for this model. They are comfortable to wear.
I agree with the ID proposed, Aviator. It's a nice looking watch.
Based on the jewel count (15) would make it a tentative Bulova Aviator. I say tentative because all adverts look to show a typical yellow gold watch. Rose gold watches are usually shown as a darker shape of grey, including the dial.
Advert below shows an Aviator "B", implying additional variants, thus the rose gold vartion is probably one of these.
One of the few adverts that indicates gold color.