Case looks to be plated brass, no markings on case back or dial other than 'Bulova'. Strongly resembles some of the military models aleady in the database, but has quite a different dial, and no caseback markings suggesting it's not an issued model.
Watch runs, and keeps good time. Movement does not hack.
The caseback doesn't seem to want to come off, despite my best attempts. if removal is necessary for identification then I shall persevere further.
edit: I've had to guess the manufacture year, as I can't save the watch without one. I have no idea whether my guess is anywhere near true though.
Hagbard You can "fab" a tool to remove. Get some tracing paper (or wax paper, "onion-skin" paper etc) and place over the back. Trace the shape. Transfer the shape to the lid of a sardine can, piece of tin, aluminum etc... and then cut it out. You could even use a thin piece of plywood or the likes. Cut just slightly bigger, so you can put a thin piece of cloth between your "tool" and teh case back to avoid scratching. ...and as we say in non-French speaking countries "wa la" (the bastardizing of the word is fitting, considering my suggestions for making a "tool").
Military style watches were very popular after the war, just as today, Pilot watches and other Military style watches are big sellers. There is usually a surplus when Military contracts are concerned, Bulova was probably making use of existing parts, cases, etc, and satisfying a demand to boot.
to date (I think)
4 unknown
1 non-conforming
1 too little info to be in database, but maybe its an unknown (Geoff).
-military style vs military issue? We don't have the first choices for model names in watch model drop down menu (below). Doesn't the lack of caseback markings indicate non-issue?
I'd rather come up with a "model" designation that reflects the Non-Issued status rather than Unknown. It's an A-11, just not "Military Issue". To me, there's a huge difference between Bulova Military A-11 and a Military Issue A-11. Even if the only difference is the nomenclature stamped on the back.
In reply to I'd rather come up with a by DarHin
What you are going to need is a spanner wrench like one of these...they can be found on e-bay, but they came in different sizes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WATCHMAKERS-TOOLS-1-LOT-OF-17-PIECES-/2…
When and if you ever get the back off, you will probably find the it is a Star case, and not a Bulova.
