Please help ID Older Minty 30's ?

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Submitted by watchbuff on February 4, 2011 - 9:17pm

For a couple years now, I have owned an older Bulova from I believe the 30's, judging by its looks. Case number is 9004004. Movement is a 21 Jewel 7AP. This is older than the typical date code letter system so I do not know how to date it exactly. Measures 1.77 inches or 45 mm long with a slightly curved 10K gold filled case.

Any help with a model name, exact date, or anything else is highly appreciated.

I just checked the Kreisler expansion bracelet Pat number 2,064,760 which dates it to 1936. Since the band compliments the watch so well, I think it may be the original. Does anyone know if Kreisler bands were original equipment for Bulova watches in this era?

OldTicker
Posted February 4, 2011 - 11:01pm

Hi Watchbuff,

Looks like you have a 1939 Bulova President

The movement looks like it has the Shield (1939( & Arrow (1937) stamps on it.

Nice watch!

OldTicker
Posted February 4, 2011 - 11:43pm

Bracelet Band looks a lot like the one pictured in the ad.

Wayne Hanley
Posted February 4, 2011 - 11:50pm

Great Looking watch. I second your motion Greg!

Wayne

Stephen Ollman
Posted February 5, 2011 - 2:33am

Excellent watch and with the original band as well .

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 5, 2011 - 4:22am

21 Jewel 7AP confirms 'PRESIDENT'

Double Date stamped - 1937 and 1939.  (*1st time I've seen a Double stamp in  non consecutive Years)

Would be a 1939 PRESIDENT.

watchbuff
Posted February 18, 2011 - 1:32am

Thank you for your kind assistance in identifying this for me. I am putting it up for sale.

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