1934 Unknown

Submitted by NOVA on March 17, 2011 - 5:54pm

Thought I'd toss this one out there before dumping it in the unknown bin. 

10AN 15J with O identifier.  I'm assuming that means 1934 rather than 1925, based on the dial, but it could be a re-dial.  Obviously, the hands are mismatched.

Case is hinged, but there's no patent date or anything else inside the case.  Back of case is signed.

10k RGP

Crystal dimensions are tough.  I don't think the current crystal is original or correct as evidenced by the amount of glue used to hold it in place.  It really doesn't fit well.  The case opening measures approx. 19.5 x 19.5.

 

 

mybulova_admin
Posted March 17, 2011 - 7:34pm

Confirm the case is actually signed Bulova somewhere?

NOVA
Posted March 17, 2011 - 8:12pm

I did state in my description above that the case is signed.  It reads, "Bulova, 10-k Rolled Gold Plate, 338974".  That was the first thing I looked for when I got the watch.

mybulova_admin
Posted March 17, 2011 - 9:34pm

I only read 'Back of case is signed. 10k RGP bez with ss back.' which is why I just wanted to confirm the work Bulova was also there.

vintagebulova.com
Posted March 17, 2011 - 9:12pm

I've got a hunch that the face and hands on this one are not original to the watch.  With a period face and some cathedral hands this would be a nice watch.  Possibly been replated as well.

Jay

vintagbulova.com

 

NOVA
Posted March 17, 2011 - 9:22pm

Don't think it has been replated.  You can see a little wear-through in the corners on that smooth inner rim under strong magnification.

The dial also shows definite wear, which the camera didn't pick up.  If it is not the original dial, it was reburbed some time back (or switched out).

Clearly someone tampered with the hands at some point, as in replaced the second hand?

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