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1. #BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH SERIAL NUMBERS#
2. #BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH CODE#
3. #BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH SERIES#

That is, any watch movement with the signature "Bulova W. Bulova Company to the Bulova Watch Company, thereby providing an important date reference for these watches based on the movement signature. This change quite likely coincides with the April 1923 re-incorporation of the J. Co.", rather than "Bulova Watch Co.", as seen on slightly later models. Specifically, very early movements read "Bulova W. For a detailed analysis, and examples, of Bulova case signatures through the years, Bulova Case Signatures.Īdditionally, a very early movement is likely to bear a different Bulova signature than the signature seen in later models. The case signature begins to include the Bulova name around 1924.

Rather they bear one of the "American Standard" case signatures.

Very early Bulova models do not have "Bulova" stamped on the case. There are, however, several clues that can be of assistance in at least narrowing down the date. Therefore, determining the date of one of these early models is difficult and often impossible to accomplish with absolute certainty.

#BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH SERIAL NUMBERS#

(For a list of those codes, visit Bulova Date Codes.) Additionally, the case serial numbers on those early watches tend to begin with "1" or "2" and appear to bear no correlation to the date the watch was made.

#BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH CODE#

For example, movements made prior to 1924 do not bear the standard movement date code found on watches dated 1924 through 1949. Watches manufactured prior to 1926 are difficult to date with certainty. Below are images showing the two patent dates that often cause confusion. Those designs were used on many watches produced over a number of years, and the applicable patent date in no way indicates when any particular watch was produced. In point of fact, those patent dates apply only to certain aspects of the case design and indicate only when those general designs were patented. Many observers of Bulova watches are confused by the sometimes seen patent dates stamped on the inside of some Bulova watch cases, and they misinterpret such dates as the time of manufacture. These codes and the manner in which they should be interpreted is the subject of this article. Rather, the date must be "de-coded" using symbols, serial numbers, and two-character codes placed on various parts of the watch. In general, for all time periods, it is important to understand that Bulova watches never provide an obvious date of manufacture anywhere on the watch. Those three date ranges are differentiated by the presence or absence of certain case and movement markings as well as the nature of any such markings, as explained below. Underneath, the dial of your new dream watch is Black.Īutomatic movement that, as is usual for Bulova watches, guarantees precise timekeeping and provides the following functions: Minute, Second, Hour.For purposes of assigning a date, Bulova watches break down nicely into three basic groups: 1) pre-1926, 2) 1926 through 1949, and 3) 1950 and beyond. The hardened, Mineral glass offers extensive protection against accidental scratches and damage. The case back of the watch is a Glas bottom, screwed, which sets the final point for a coherent design. The bezel, which is Fixed, stands out discreetly from the case. The Round case is 42 mm wide and 12 mm height and, depending on individual taste, will adorn almost any wrist. A perfect choice if you are looking for a timepiece withĬase, made of Stainless steel, which looks like a real eye-catcher thanks to the Matted, Polished surface.

#BULOVA AMERICAN CLIPPER WATCH SERIES#

From the model series American Clipper automatic 42mm.