Bulova 1942 Commodore

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on August 26, 2019 - 9:16am
Manufacture Year
1942
Movement Model
10AX
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
2136308
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
17.5 mm x 23.8 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Here is an interesting one. My best guess is 1942 Commodore, although the face is a finish undocumented for the model. It appears this case style Commodore was marketed in at least 3 different variants based on band style. Referenced ad dated 1941.

The dial on subject watch is quite stunning, if it's a re-dial, it's one of the best I have ever seen and lacking a locator notch. It is literally perfect in finish, color/line allignment and a perfect match to the bezel opening.

Lots of jeweler marks inside and keeping near perfect time.

Whatzit?

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1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
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jabs
Posted August 26, 2019 - 12:05pm

1942 Bulova Commodore, dial is probably really re-dial

Kathy L.
Posted August 26, 2019 - 12:07pm

What a gorgeous watch!  I didn't find any ads with this dial but I love it.

1942 Bulova Commadore

mybulova_admin
Posted August 28, 2019 - 3:25am

Looking at the case bezel outline markings on the dials I'd say it original and if not the redial would have been done a long time ago. My guess is that's it's original, so either an unknown model, an unknown variant of the Commodore or a mix match of parts.

I'd be tentative on a 1942 Bulova Commodore.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 28, 2019 - 9:48pm

I agree, tentative on Commodore. Sharp looking watch

1942 Bulova Commodore - tentative