Bulova Date Codes myBulovacom

It is important to be familiar with the information in this page, like everything that is outside of the defined parameters should be carefully considered. There have been many Directors that have not changed over the years, and the same is true for most of the model names, i.e., they have been used over and over again, while the kind of the watch that were applied to them, drastically. Differences between the versions might be the case or just the dial design, the gold color or even the band or bracelet. It is believed, but not proven, that the symbol may be seen in connection with the American Standard name, similar to the shield, on some of the early Bulova models shown above. I strongly believe that a thorough knowledge of all available ads is very important to the naming process, in particular in the identification of a variant, and if you have any doubts, no variant should be selected. Note, however, that there are a few well-known examples, where the outer track does not mirror the shape of the aperture in the original watch made by Bulova, but these examples are by far the exception rather than the rule (see 1930 Sky King, and in 1932 President, without wandering seconds dial). This preliminary model identifications were clearly stated and explained in the notes section of the appropriate watch details page. Similarly, some of the late models (at the end of the 1950s names until the end of the 1970s) can carry a country designation, such as Germany or Hong Kong, together with the Bulova. I have several excellent Accuquartz models, including one with wood-inlay, and solid gold with diamonds. 1973 Accuquartz Woody, 1974 Accuquartz. I have a pretty large collection from the 1920s, so you may want to check it out to see if something in particular strikes your fancy. However, it is important to note that there are actually two different American Standard case signatures, and it may be that only one of those that falls into the trademark rights shown above. In my collection are, in cases where the variant could not be self-aware is named, has been named to the watch without the variant specification; for example, Senator, but as a Senator, In my view, they are all equally desirable and would argue, in any vintage watch collection. In addition, the current owner of the Bulova line of watches, the claiming to have no records in relation to models older than 1960, and, in some cases, older than 1980. The process of dating a Bulova watch is a bit complex; a detailed explanation, see Dating a Bulova.

If you have an example of a signature that I don't have the list, please send it to me so I can put it in this discussion. The rattling could indicate that something is missing-like the dust shield and retainer ring, or the screws, the movement in its cradle--or it could indicate that the movement was determined for this case. Several of the 1960s, non-military models have been seen with cases that the wearing of both the Bulova and the Star watch case signatures. Some argue that a band or a bracelet must be an exact match to the name of the variant, even if all other factors fit, and even if the band or bracelet is on the watch now is clearly not original. Below are the three most-seen characters, logos were used by the Star Watch Case co., together with the examples of Star signatures seen on the Bulova watches. Where no ads or book of reference is available, the crystal technical data can help, but they should be used with caution, as further below explained in detail. Such verbiage is an announcement that the only thing that is really Bulova about the watch is the movement--the dial and case were made my someone else. It is important to remember that these models also have the Bulova signature on the case, either inside or outside, like in the picture below.

By just to spend time looking at the clock time of booking for each decade, you can identify typical features for this time period. Examples of this phenomenon are discussed in the following, together with the two instances in which Bulova ' s name does not appear on the case. I've seen that this topic can lead to considerable confusion and misunderstandings in relation to the identification of two different models. Dials and hands changed styles through the decades, and you will need to acquire a basic understanding of the different styles, in order to know whether all the elements of your watch work together as a cohesive unit. A detailed description of the Bulova case signatures, and the signatures of the other case makers, Bulova, see Bulova case signatures. Bulova continues to use the American Standard name on the watch bands and other items that indicated at least as late as the 1960s, so it would not be surprising to see elements of the American Standard name to other times and places. Advertising declare Wadsworth, as the manufacturer stated the case for two other lines of watches, known for early Bulova products--the lady from Maxim and Huson Maxim--are below. So, if you are looking to have a particular signature configuration, you might want to check that list. NOT! More often, the conclusion is made that, if a crystal resource (catalog or crystal storage package) the name of a crystal as belonging to two models, and one of the two models was determined using a display to appear, then the first watch with the same crystal dimensions must be, the other one with the name model. I've been in both positions, so here is my best shot is to help with some of the others in a similar situation.