1951 Bulova

Submitted by MosquitoXEL on April 26, 2012 - 3:56pm

Hello,

My grandfather handed down a 1951 Bulova Self Winding to me. It is a 1951 gold plated Bulova with a L0 Bulova movement. My main question is why does the movement year not match the year of the case? Also, if I am understanding things correctly, Bulova didn't add "Self-Winding" to the dials until 1952. This adds to my confusion. Can someone please help identify my Bulova?

MosquitoXEL
Posted April 26, 2012 - 8:32pm

 

Here are pictures of the watch!

MosquitoXEL
Posted April 27, 2012 - 12:27am

There are subtle differences between mine and the 1951 duo wind such as hands and numbers on the dial. Is there any reason why that is? Just curious.

MosquitoXEL
Posted April 27, 2012 - 6:17pm

That one still says "Duo WInd" I looked at newer ads and after '52 or later, they start saying "Self Winding" Thats my concern

bourg01
Posted April 27, 2012 - 9:36pm

It was a Duo Wind until 1952, Renamed "Thayer" in 1953. Earlier models were marked Duo Wind but also Self Winding. Given the year of production which could be late 1951 the dials could have been changed before the ads for 1952 were done and 51 production finished,IMO, Duo Wind.