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This original 1939 Bulova Art Deco tank watch features a rose gold-filled curved rectangular case with stepped hood lugs, a rose gold dial with applied stylized Arabic numerals, blued steel cathedral hands, and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
Powered by a high-grade 17-jewel Bulova USA 10AX manual wind movement.
Fitted on a matching vintage rose gold-tone braided curb chain bracelet.
Watch Details & Specifications:
Brand: Bulova
Movement: Bulova 10AX USA 17-Jewel Manual Wind
Year of Manufacture: 1939 (Shield date symbol on movement)
Case Style: Art Deco Curved Tank with Hooded Lugs
Case Material: Rose Gold Plate / Gold-Filled
Dial: Copper / Rose Gold Dial with Sub-Seconds Register
Hands: Vintage Blued Steel
Band: Rose Gold-Tone Vintage Chain Link Bracelet
Condition Notes:
Working Condition: Running and keeping accurate time. Hand-winds smoothly.
Cosmetic Condition: Very good vintage condition for an 85+ year old timepiece. Light patina and vintage aging across the dial. Minor surface scuffs on the crystal, with gold plating fully intact on top face. Back is beautifully engraved and dated to WW2/1942.
Watch is running and keeping time. Service history is unknown and accuracy and/or power reserve not tested. As with all vintage watches, service may be necessary in the future. Sold “as‑is” as a vintage mechanical watch.
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