Bulova 1949 Conrad

Submitted by Stinky_Sullivan on September 1, 2023 - 10:29pm
Manufacture Year
1949
Movement Model
8AD
Movement Date Code
49 (A9)
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
9758404
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
19mm x 18.2mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1949 Bulova Conrad
10k Rolled Gold Plate
SN 9758404
17j 8AD movement
49 date code

Ad is in the pictures.

Crystal measures 19mm x 18.2mm
The G-S CX602 and the SUC RS402 meet those specs but have a slightly different profile. I’m still trying to identify the correct replacement crystal.

This has an original dial in wonderful condition.

The Conrad is one of 4 Bulova models, that I know of, with articulated lugs. The Warwick, Conrad, Commuter, and Mr Universe. I’m on a quest to acquire all 4. This is my 2nd of that set.

 

1949 Bulova Conrad dial
1949 Bulova Conrad dial 2
1949 Bulova Conrad case back
1949 Bulova Conrad movement
1949 Bulova Conrad ad
mybulova_admin
Posted September 1, 2023 - 11:26pm

One of a handful of models sporting very distinctive lugs.

Should polish up nice and look great on the wrist.

1949 Bulova Conrad.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 2, 2023 - 10:49am

Two more swiveling lug watches off the top of my head are Broadcaster and Kenneth. I like'em too.

1949 Conrad

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 2, 2023 - 12:26pm

Kenneth yet to be added. This one was suggested to be one but not enough evidence. The more I think, here are 3 more to add to your swivel lug list list. These 3 are a little more obscure and will  take some dedicated hunting:

Brewster, Conqueror and Edwin

Geoff Baker
Posted September 2, 2023 - 11:36pm

1949 Bulova Conrad