Bulova 1935 Nurse

Submitted by alwayscode390 on December 21, 2023 - 12:49pm
Manufacture Year
1935
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
644391
Case Serial No.
158106
Case shape
Square
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This may be a first for the database ... a Sweeping Center Seconds 1935? Trident (Based on movement date symbol).  

Front
Back
Movement
neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 21, 2023 - 1:54pm

Nice one. Question: what is stamped on the inside of the case back?

alwayscode390
Posted December 21, 2023 - 2:33pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thanks!  Just a lot of service history on the inside ... nothing factory stamped.  The serial and case composition is on the outside of the back ---Inside case back

Geoff Baker
Posted December 21, 2023 - 8:47pm

Please confirm Bulova markings on the outside of the case back, on one of the bevels? 10 AN 15j is correct for a 1935 Trident, making sure the case is marked Bulova.

alwayscode390
Posted December 21, 2023 - 9:43pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Absolutely.  It says Bulova, with a shield symbol next to it.  This is interesting to me, because the shield is 1931 on the movements... but another 1935 Trident in the database has the same shield marking, and Bulova is stamped more centered instead of off to the left like mine.  Thanks for making me look deeper into this.  I was told these sweeping seconds versions were marketed towards Doctors and Nurses.  I appreciate your comments ---Bulova stamp on case back

neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 22, 2023 - 4:34pm

In reply to by alwayscode390

We have discussed the outer "shield mark" previously and have concluded that Bulova preceded by or followed by a shield on the case back outside is a "maker's mark" for Bulova American Standard, rather than a date code. Shield is the "American Standard Watch Case Co." mark.

One of the earlier discussions can be viewed HERE

Kathy L.
Posted December 21, 2023 - 9:57pm

With the sweep second hand could this be a nurse or doctor watch?  Nov 8, 1935 ad

1935 Ad

alwayscode390
Posted December 21, 2023 - 10:19pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

From my research I figured they were marketed to nurses and doctors ... what I didn't realize until you posted that ad , is that the sweeping seconds was new for 1935.  Very cool!  This is one of my most accurate watches ... gains 7 seconds in 24 hours.  Not too shabby for not being serviced in awhile. Thanks Kathy!

neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 22, 2023 - 4:23pm

Agreed.

1935 Nurse

Geoff Baker
Posted December 22, 2023 - 8:24pm

Bingo - She's a NURSE!