Bulova 1939 Lone Eagle

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on February 20, 2019 - 8:39am
F
Manufacture Year
1939
Movement Model
10AM
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
9818961
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
23.9 mm x 17.9 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1939 Bulova Lone Eagle. Mounted on a correct period NOS Kestenmade 12K gold plate  over silver band that is likely as close to original as I will ever find.

Crystal specs are exact to GS- MT 346-23 replacement listed as only for the LE. Watch shows no plating wear on upper surfaces and a very clean dial. It is remarkably well preserved for an unrestored watch and keeping perfect time. Note it also has the lug grooves unique to the LE.

Most period ads show the LE "A" with no engraving; I found one that appears to show engraving listed as a LE "F".

 

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BlackbirdM3
Posted February 20, 2019 - 9:04am

Lone Eagle works for me.

Kathy L.
Posted February 20, 2019 - 10:29am

Look like a great find Bob, congrats!  I like the band.

1939 Bulova Lone Eagle “F”

mybulova_admin
Posted February 22, 2019 - 7:30pm

Agree the engaved case version looks to make your watch the Lone Eagle "F" variant.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 23, 2019 - 9:04am

Nice watch Bob

1939 Bulova Lone Eagle F

jabs
Posted February 23, 2019 - 10:21am

1939 Bulova Lone Eagle "F"

Andersok
Posted February 23, 2019 - 11:01am

Lone Eagle 'F' looks to be a good match