Gents 9ct Gold Bulova Rubaiyat Wrist Watch, 1922

Gents 9ct gold Bulova Rubaiyat wrist watch, 1922.

The watch has a Swiss 10-jewel (2 adjustments) hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed Rubaiyat, a brand name registered by Bulova in 1917, although there is evidence that the brand name was used from 1916.

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the fixed wire lugs so although originally a man’s watch, it would suit a slimmer wrist. The case is gold and there are hallmarks inside the hinged case back for London (import mark), 1922. The case has the odd “ding” and unevenness to the back.

The later acrylic lens has a 3mm scratch but not too noticeable at all.

The dial has several hairline cracks. The hands are original although they would have had painted detail but this has been removed over the years, probably because of the radium content.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

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