Bulova gold plated manual wind wristwatch, Circa 1940
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1940
According to Bonhams, this manual wind wristwatch by Bulova dates to circa 1940 and features a gold-plated case. The circular dial displays Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock.
The dial is signed 'BULOVA' beneath the 12 o'clock position. The gold-plated case incorporates stylized scrolled lugs attaching it to a black textured leather strap. It was sold as Lot 41 during the 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman' sale at Bonhams Knightsbridge in April 2017.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1940
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- Bulova
- Case Material
- Gold plated
- Movement Type
- Manual wind
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular light-toned dial with stylized Arabic numerals • Outer closed minute track • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock • Dial signed 'BULOVA' below 12 o'clock • Gilt hour and minute hands • Gold-toned case featuring ornate scrolled lugs • Fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap • Slight surface spotting visible on the dial
- Dial and Case Configuration
- Based on direct visual observation, the watch features a circular light-toned dial displaying stylized Arabic numerals, an outer closed minute track, and gilt hour and minute hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at 6 o'clock, the dial is signed 'BULOVA' below 12 o'clock, and slight surface spotting is visible on the dial surface. The gold-toned case is distinguished by ornate scrolled lugs and is shown fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap.
- Cataloguing and Technical Details
- The auction entry describes the movement mechanism simply as 'manual wind'. Movement caliber, jewel count, and internal mechanical stamps are not recorded in the source. Physical dimensions such as case diameter, thickness, and reference number are not detailed in the source entry, and the case back is not depicted in the available photograph.
- Object Identity and Auction History
- This timepiece is recorded as a gold-plated manual-wind wristwatch by Bulova, cataloged with a circa 1940 date. It was presented as Lot 41 in the sale 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', held in London, Knightsbridge between 7 and 20 April 2017.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 41
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber and case dimensions are not reported by the source
- Research required: Case back and movement are not visible in the provided photograph
- Research required: Circa 1940 date is source-reported and not independently verified