Bulova 1931 Dewey

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on June 22, 2021 - 6:08pm
Manufacture Year
1931
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Square Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
535353
Case Serial No.
1164520
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

White gold filled case with an "F" between the lugs on one end. Only other outside marking is "open" on one end of the single hinged case back. Interior is marked with "Bulova Quality" and 1927 patent date for dust cover (present). Movement bears the square shield for 1931, which matches serial number.

If my identification is correct, this appears to be a previously undocumented "dress dial" variant of the La Fayette.

Overall excellent condition with a few crystal scratches and tiny "dings" on case that is satin finish with polished raised strip on crystal verticals. Face appears to be original finish and in excellent condition. Period ad correct band was added by me, and is in basically new condition. Watch runs and is keeping time. It has lots of jeweler marks on the inside, so it was well taken care of.

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Alex
Posted June 22, 2021 - 9:07pm

A nice La Fayette it is!

JimDon5822
Posted June 22, 2021 - 10:12pm

A Bulova classic.

1931 Bulova La Fayette

mybulova_admin
Posted June 22, 2021 - 10:56pm

1931 Bulova La Fayette was also my thinking the moment I saw it.

1931 is really the period we really start to see the dial change to this style of raised numbers rather than painted.

Kathy L.
Posted June 23, 2021 - 9:54am

1931 Bulova La Fayette looks like a match to me.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 23, 2021 - 9:40pm

Great condition - 1931 Bulova LaFayette

mybulova_admin
Posted January 21, 2023 - 6:58am

Updated ID to a Dewey based on front bezel side ridges which the Lafayette does not have.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 22, 2023 - 3:15pm

Agreed

1931 Dewey