Description: 1924 Unknown |
|
Model Name |
Unknown |
Case Date |
Unknown |
Case Serial |
353 |
Signature Locations |
Inside case, movement, dial |
Case Signature Format |
"Bulova Watch Co., Swiss" |
Movement |
10A, 16 Jewels, no adjustments indicated, signed "Bulova Watch Co." |
Movement Date Code |
1924 |
Movement Serial |
13532 |
Case Material Description |
Sterling Silver, 0.935 |
Case Dimensions |
26.5mm x 26.5mm |
Case Type |
Three piece, cushion shape, snap bezel and back |
Crystal Specifications |
21.5mm, round |
Other Details |
Top and bottom of case snap together by aligning indentation with knob on opposite piece Movement mount also reads "353", matching the case back Inside of case also includes a small animal figure, which may be a lion. Probably is the logo of the Swiss case maker Seconds hand may be a replacement Strap is probably original to the watch No patent date or dust shield |
NOTES: The basis of the date assigned to this watch is explained in Dating a Bulova, which now includes a detailed timeline for assessing watches made prior to 1926.
According to this online resource the .935 silver designation is/was used by Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, while the .925 designation was/is used in the U.K., U.S., Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands, and Israel: www.925-1000.com/a_Standards.html