1927 Bulova Curtis 17J 9AN with Square date code, refinished & relumed Butler dial with refinished Cathedral hands. 14 K White Gold filled hinged case with a NOS 12K Gold filled Handi-fold rolled edge mesh band. The movement has been completely gone through with many new parts including a new mainspring. I received this as a Christmas gift last year (2010) with a bunch of other vintage Bulova parts watches, and finally finished it up today installing the new band...Oh well, some things take time...
**Update 9-9-12 Resubmitted to the panel for name correction to "President Madison" due to new ad found by Mark (FifthAvenueRestoration). The new ad is very hard to read, but the watch pictured looks like a match.
**Update 9-14-12 Model year changed to case serial number date.
I just think if the Curtis and Athlete get three stars--or even two--based only on the Price Guide, then my Ambassador should get the same, rather than being kept an "Unknown". There's no basis for trusting the Guide in one circumstance and not another. If we have crystal specs to use as well, then that's something, but, as far as I know, we have nothing else for either the Curtis or the Athlete.
Fifth, I will update my Athlete so you can see my comments there.
In reply to I just think if the Curtis by NOVA
In reply to What year is your Ambassador by OldTicker
Here's a link to the posting: http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1928-unknown-3538
In reply to Hell of a Christmas gift, by shooter144
In reply to I "trust" the guide. Three by William Smith
