Bulova 21J grade 7AK 49 wrist watch, case #L0 2903124, vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel split plate movement with screw-down jewel settings and bold red ruby jewels, unusual gold-toned metal dial with a vertical line engraving pattern, raised gold pyramid-shaped markers, fancy black with white outline 12, 3 & 9 o'clock Arabic numbers and a black marked subsidiary seconds register, dial has some patina discoloration over quite a bit of the dial surface but no notable scratches or serious defects, bold blue steel wedge-style hands, distinctive yellow gold filled (YGF) rectangular case with a horizontal line scalloped (or coin edge) design over the top of the narrow bezels and narrow extended lugs with curved ends, design wraps around the sides to cover the frame as well, flat top domed glass crystal, case is showing normal even wear overall with some small lines of brass showing on the edges of the lugs and frame, along with some small nicks and short scratches along the edge of the crystal, measures approx. 22mm wide x 36mm lug to lug x 7mm thick (crystal included), deeply textured black leather strap band. A high grade, eye-catching vintage Bulova from the 1940s in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: 1949-1950
- Company:
Bulova
- Jewels: 0721J
- Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: 7AK 49
- Serial #: (case) #L0 2903124
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: screw-down jewel settings
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: gold
- Hand Style:
wedge
- Case Style:
rectangular
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow
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Case Width, without crown:
22mm (0.87 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
36mm (1.42 inches)
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Case Thickness:
7mm (0.28 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
16mm
(5/8")
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Band Size:
7in. to 7.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: glass
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of November 21st, 2024, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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