Bulova 1942 Chief

Submitted by 1955mercury on December 22, 2014 - 1:18pm
Manufacture Year
1942
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
2093843
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
G-S CMX419-35 26.7 X 15.6
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I'm pretty sure this one is a 1942 Chief. It has a 10AX 15 jewel movement in a 10k rgp case with a stainless back. I acquired this one with a broken mainspring, broken balance staff, a worn out setting lever, and a scratched and cloudy crystal.  You never know what you're going to get with those watches on that auction site. But it's all fixed and running good now.

1941 Ad.

 

Bulova watch
plainsmen
Posted December 22, 2014 - 1:23pm

I love this watch.  In 1939-40 it was the "Ranger".  Then changed to the Chief.  My 1940 version is what started me on my collecton.  Grandpa's 1940 Ranger he picked during WWII.

1955mercury
Posted December 22, 2014 - 1:44pm

In reply to by plainsmen

 Thanks Plainsmen. I like this styling also. It looks like the ones made in the mid 30's. The first one I bought of this style turned out to be a Frankenstein. The case was an aftermarket. I still have it around here some where. I'm going to take a look at yours, if you have it on here.

Edit: Just looked at yours Plainsmen. It's nice. Still has the correct band on it. I like the look of a little patina on the original dials too. I think that gives the watch character.

Geoff Baker
Posted December 23, 2014 - 5:18am

Rescued Treasure! Great looking watch merc, well done.

Chief

jabs
Posted December 23, 2014 - 5:58am

1942 Chief

William Smith
Posted December 23, 2014 - 4:50pm

1941 ad.  1942 watch.  I'm good w/ Chief for this year.

Andersok
Posted December 23, 2014 - 5:41pm

Agree with Chief, nice looking Bulova

JP
Posted December 25, 2014 - 12:38pm

Chief