Bulova 1952 Treasurer

Submitted by GVP on November 18, 2010 - 3:12pm
Manufacture Year
1952
Movement Model
10BM
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Watch Description

Crystal catalog had this down as the "Treasure", in fact it is the "Treasurer" as can now be seen on the newly found advert card pictured below

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WatchCrystals.net
Posted November 19, 2010 - 2:28am

I've been outsniped on this model, at least twice!? No crystal specs!? :-(

 

WST

GVP
Posted November 20, 2010 - 1:59pm

Hopefully I should have the measurements shortly then we can do some digging

bourg01
Posted November 20, 2010 - 2:35pm

I believe this is one of the Ambassador Series or the "Treasure" model. Crystal CMX345-2F  22.4 x 19.3 is a perfect fit.  

CMX337-10  22.1 x 19.1 for the Ambassador F also fits well.

That's my best guess and it soley based on the crystals that fit the bezel.

GVP
Posted November 24, 2010 - 8:48am

In reply to by bourg01

 Hi Shawn

I agree, I have the case here now and that crystal is an exact fit. I believe this to be the Treasure, all the gold detailing on the bezel makes it fit to the name to me.

WatchCrystals.net
Posted November 24, 2010 - 1:00pm

If it's "either/or..." then I concur... Although they did (also) sport 17J movements, the '50s (1952- 57?) Ambassadors were not embelished with engraved details... They rather had outrageous case designs with "flair." (i.e. the '53 +/- Pillowy "cloud fold" bezel detailing with perimeter arcs, semi- circular art moderne side wings, etc.)  A "TREASURE," then... it tis!

 

:-)  Scott

bourg01
Posted November 24, 2010 - 3:15pm

I concour with Scott, I've never seen an Ambassador with engraving either. Looks like we may have just identified another long lost Bully. It's a shame there isn't much in the way of advertising from the 50's but if we all keep plugging away, there's always going to be hope for the rest that remain a ??.

Regards Shawn

simpletreasures
Posted February 22, 2011 - 10:21am

So some time has elapased, have we "Decided" if this watch is a "Treasure" or "Treasurer"??? I would personally like to know as I just p/u one of these off our favorite auction site.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 22, 2011 - 11:16am

Treasurer.

GS Crystal Catalogue is an abbreviation of or a typo, recurring.