Bulova 1939 -Unknown

Submitted by Jeremyg1974 on November 12, 2018 - 12:27am
Manufacture Year
1939
Movement Model
na
Movement Serial No.
-unknown
Case Serial No.
9613454
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I really cant get the case open without possible damage.  If anyone has a suggestion to get it open I'll be happ to try and see if I can get it open

1940 Bulova watch
1940 Bulova watch
1940 Bulova watch
Kathy L.
Posted November 24, 2018 - 11:36am

I am on the fence on this one.  The lugs do appear to be longer than the ads.

mybulova_admin
Posted November 24, 2018 - 8:34pm

Yeah I think you are all correct about the lugs. Here's one in the database that seems to be a perfect match for the Commodore. Much shorter lugs.

mybulova_admin
Posted November 24, 2018 - 9:31pm

Jeremyg1974, any chance of a front on photo of your watch?

1955mercury
Posted May 20, 2023 - 11:27am

I just received one of these. I don't know which model it is as I've never seen one like it before. It's not ready for prime time yet as it was sold for parts. But since the original poster never posted a photo of the movement maybe the photo in this one will help the panel. It has a 10AE 15 jewel movement with a shield date code. The case serial number also indicates it's a 1939 model. The case has an extreme curve to it. 

1939 Unkown Case and Movement

 

1955mercury
Posted May 20, 2023 - 6:19pm

A little more info: A G-S CMW500 crystal, dimensions 24.2 X 19.0, fits it like a glove. The G-S catalog lists this crystal for a Bulova but doesn't list a model name. I also looked in the Rocket crystal cross reference guide to see if Rocket listed a model name but they didn't list a cross reference for this G-S crystal.