Bulova Officer
Caliber 10BS
15 JEWELS
Swiss
 
This is a rare version of the Bulova Officer wristwatch from 1943 due to it being a black dial, as the white dial is more common for this watch. In all black and gold, this vintage wristwatch is gorgeous and very eye-catching. The black dial is in in good condition, showing a light patina, and a lovely shiny finish. The Breguet numerals still retain a slight amount of their original radium, emitting only a very fair glow, while the syringe-style gold hands are still highly luminous- they glow very brightly! The minute track and sub-second track are gold, and the sub-second hand is stick-style with a lollipop end. The dial is signed BULOVA, and below 6 o'clock, SS from SWISS remains.

The 25.4 x 28.7mm tonneau case has a beautiful 10K rolled gold plate bezel and lugs, while the case back is stainless steel. The glass crystal is likely the original, and it does show a small scratch just below 11 o'clock. It comes on a black leather two-piece strap with gold buckle.

The Swiss movement is caliber 10BS with 15 jewels and has a 45-hour power reserve. It is a great timekeeper.

This rare black dial Bulova Officer wristwatch is a great collection piece for a Bulova collector, or any collector seeking out rare watches. It is also a great watch to wear on special occasions or to dress up a business casual look.

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement Markings:
Bulova Watch Co
BXW
10BS
X
Unadjusted
Swiss
15 Fifteen Jewels

Case Back Signed:
4499118

Bulova
10K Rolled Gold Plate Bezel
Stainless Back
New York

Measurements (mm):
Case Dimensions: 25.4 x 28.7
Case Width with Crown: 27.1
Case Lug to Lug: 36.6
Case Thickness: 9.3
Lug Width: 15.1
Band Width: 15.7

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

It will be carefully packed.

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