This watch was given to my Grandfather for his birthday in 1942. Upon opening the case I determined with the help of a jeweler that it is indeed a 1940 watch. I do not think it is The Banker because it has 17 jewels, not 15. If anyone can help me identify it perfectly that would be fantastic. Keeps perfect time... as expected from a Bulova. I've added another photo that shows the case serial number. Speidel band.
The mystery continues...
In reply to Unknown model, not Minute by Geoff Baker
[quote=Geoff Baker]
Unknown model, not Minute Man. Advert verifies that they are different models.
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Yes, the ad verifies that the one with diamond accents in the advert is not a Minute Man.
It does not verify that the watch under discussion is NOT a Minute Man though.
Good to see the full advert again though, I couldn't find it in my original file when I first found it and posted in the 1930-1939 ads!
In reply to Geoff Baker wrote: Unknown by bobbee
In reply to This ad, along with all by Geoff Baker
[quote=Geoff Baker]
This ad, along with all others showing a Minute Man watch, verifies that it did not have diamond accents. Interestingly enough this ad also shows a watch with a similar case to the subject watch.
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I don't think that this "verifies" that, but it does verify that we don't have an advert that matches, nothing more.
Just like we don't have a matching ad for the BB/President watch here: http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1973-unknown-7604
that you would give a tentative vote for.