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Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, C1935
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Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, C1935

1920 - 1940
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For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935, named Bulova Ranger in white gold fill, just serviced ( Jan 2023) with new mainspring, crystal and strap. Running beautifully and keeping good time.

Size: 25mm x 38mm. 14mm XL strap fits wrist size 155mm -190mm. Hinged case, good condition for its age – usual light scratches overall but no obvious flaws. Original dial shows a little patina but is good overall.

Movement: Bulova 10AN 17 jewel with circle date code stamp for 1934 and triangle code for 1935 indicating it was made between the end of one production year and the start of another.

This watch is perfect both for everyday wear and for adding to the collections. A lovely watch any gentleman would love to wear. Shows no wear-through to the gold. Recently serviced , this watch keeps good time and has also been ultrasonically cleaned so it's as hygienic as possible.

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY in presentation box

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Bulova Wristwatch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07816866
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Bulova 10AN seventeen-jewel movement: production dates to the mid-1930s.
Stepped Art Deco tonneau case: styling fashionable in the early to mid-1930s.
Inside case back stamped Bulova Quality: period American manufacture.
Original dial with sub-seconds and raised numerals: 1930s layout.
Multiple hand-scratched watchmaker marks inside the back: evidence of decades of routine servicing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA973838
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Description
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935, named Bulova Ranger in white gold fill, just serviced ( Jan 2023) with new mainspring, crystal and strap. Running beautifully and keeping good time.
fig 1. An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 1. Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, C1935

Size: 25mm x 38mm. 14mm XL strap fits wrist size 155mm -190mm. Hinged case, good condition for its age – usual light scratches overall but no obvious flaws. Original dial shows a little patina but is good overall.

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Movement: Bulova 10AN 17 jewel with circle date code stamp for 1934 and triangle code for 1935 indicating it was made between the end of one production year and the start of another.
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fig 2. An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap.
fig 2. Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, C1935

This watch is perfect both for everyday wear and for adding to the collections. A lovely watch any gentleman would love to wear. Shows no wear-through to the gold. Recently serviced , this watch keeps good time and has also been ultrasonically cleaned so it's as hygienic as possible.

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY in presentation box

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Bulova Wristwatch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 07816866
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Bulova 10AN seventeen-jewel movement: production dates to the mid-1930s.
Stepped Art Deco tonneau case: styling fashionable in the early to mid-1930s.
Inside case back stamped Bulova Quality: period American manufacture.
Original dial with sub-seconds and raised numerals: 1930s layout.
Multiple hand-scratched watchmaker marks inside the back: evidence of decades of routine servicing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA973838
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Archive I An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap.

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, C1935

Archive II An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View II
Archive III An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap. View VIII
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An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap.
Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, c1935
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An Art Deco Bulova gentlemans wristwatch featuring a rectangular white gold fill case, off-white dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a dark brown leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatch
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWhite Gold Fill, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsTonneau case, Sub-seconds dial, Arabic numerals, Gold filled casing

This Art Deco gentlemans wristwatch dates from 1930 and belongs to the period of that style. The timepiece is formed with a rectangular white gold filled tonneau case, a glass crystal, an off-white dial, and a dark brown leather strap with contrasting stitching. Visual details comprise black Arabic numerals from one to twelve, gold hands, a sub-seconds dial positioned above six oclock, and a round winding crown on the right side of the case. Light surface scratches appear across the metal casing, while the dial exhibits minor age patina. Today, this watch serves as a functional personal accessory suitable for daily wear or incorporation into a horological collection. The piece measures 25mm by 38mm, with a 14mm strap fitting wrists from 155mm to 190mm in circumference. It is designed to be worn on the wrist.

FAQs

Art Deco wristwatches, prominent during the 1920s and 1930s, are characterised by geometric case shapes such as rectangular or tonneau forms, bold typography, and streamlined aesthetic details reflecting the machine age.

During the 1930s, watchmakers frequently utilised gold filling or electroplating over base metals, stainless steel, and sterling silver for cases, paired with mechanical hand-wound movements and leather straps.

Authentic 1930s Bulova timepieces feature period-correct movement calibre markings, specific case serial numbers stamped inside or outside the back cover, and dial typography consistent with Bulova archives of that era.

A vintage Art Deco dress watch pairs well with formal tailoring or smart casual attire, offering a subtle aesthetic for daily wear while providing historical design interest.

To preserve a vintage mechanical timepiece, store it in a dry environment away from strong magnetic fields, avoid exposure to moisture, and have the movement professionally serviced every three to five years.
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