Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 25, 2003
LOT 268
Bulova. Produced in the 1930's.Fine, rare and interesting, rectangular curved, early self-winding, chrome-nickel gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 500 - 800
C. three-body, polished, double case back. D. off-white with applied stylized Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Index" blued steel hands. M. rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, mechanical with automatic winding.Dial signed.Dim. 22 x 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch is one of the earliest automatic wristwatches. It is wound indirectly from changes in the shape of the wrist or by pressing the double case back. A pin reaching into the movement will activate an angled lever that pushes and turns the ratchet wheel, thus winding the mainspring. This mechanism was also used by Wyler in their automatic watches.