Bulova RAF Military Wristwatch Ref. 6B/234 A 11194
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1943
This military wristwatch by Bulova dates to circa 1943 and represents an Allied issue model catalogued under reference 6B/234 A 11194. According to the seller, the caseback bears dual British and American military markings.
The timepiece is housed in a chrome-plated case measuring 32 mm wide and 40 mm lug-to-lug, containing a 16-jewel manual-wind calibre 539 movement. The unbranded black dial features white Arabic numerals from 1 to 12, a railway-style outer minute track, luminous-filled hands, and a centre seconds hand beneath a domed Plexiglas crystal.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military wristwatch
- Jewels
- 16j
- Calibre
- 539
- Case Material
- Chrome plated
- Date of Issue
- c.1943
- Place recorded
- United States
- Case Dimensions
- Width 32mm, Lug Height 40mm, Lug width 16mm
- Model Reference
- 6B/234 A 11194
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Visible features
- • Unbranded matte black dial with full Arabic numerals 1 to 12. • Outer railway minute track marked with numerals at five-minute intervals. • Chrome-plated case exhibits visible plating wear and brassing along edges, bezel, and lugs. • Fitted with a brown leather strap featuring contrasting stitching. • Large winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.
- Mechanism and Dating
- The watch utilizes a 16-jewel manual-wind Calibre 539 movement with a stated power reserve of 40 hours. The date of issue is listed as circa 1943. Specific markings on the movement and caseback are not visible in the provided imagery, and the calibre identification is provided by the source documentation.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The dial is an unbranded matte black design featuring white Arabic numerals 1 through 12 and an outer railway-style minute track with numerals at five-minute intervals. The dial is covered by a domed Plexiglas crystal. The watch features luminous-filled hands and a central seconds hand.
- Case Construction and Condition
- The watch features a chrome-plated case measuring 32 mm in width, 40 mm lug-to-lug, and 16 mm in lug width. The exterior shows evidence of plating wear and brassing along the bezel, lugs, and edges. A large winding crown is located at the 3 o'clock position. The timepiece is fitted with a brown leather strap. While the seller claims the caseback includes British and American military markings, these engravings are not visible in the available photographic records.
Identification
- Reference
- 6B/234 A 11194
- 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: Caseback engravings and movement calibre markings are reported by the source but not visible in the provided image.