Bulova, founded in 1875 in New York, was one of the pioneers of geometric and rectangular dress wristwatches in the 1920s and 1930s. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Bulova re-issued its iconic Art Deco dress watches as a tribute to that golden era. This Reference 13091 is one of those elegant re-editions, featuring a striking rectangular tank-style case with architectural end-bars, powered by a high-grade Swiss manual wind caliber ETA 2660.
Case:
o Rectangular / Tank shape with prominent Deco top and bottom bars, gold plated 10 microns, 4-screw caseback engraved "BULOVA - shower proof - goldplated 10mcrs - 13091 - 852215"
o Fine condition with sharp geometry and original finish
o 26mm without crown / 37mm lug to lug / 8mm thickness / 18mm lug width
o Original flat crystal and original gold-tone crown
Movement:
o Swiss Made ETA 2660 - 17 Jewels - Manual Wind - High-beat movement (28,800 A/h) - Working well
Dial & Hands:
o Clean white enamel-look dial, applied gold-tone baton hour markers, outer minute track, printed black Bulova signature, matching gold-tone baton hands, marked "SWISS MADE".
Bracelet Material:
o Original Bulova brown lizard/exotic-pattern leather strap in good vintage condition.
Conclusion / Condition:
This watch is a pure expression of classic Art Deco geometry and modern Swiss reliability. Thanks to its distinct case architecture and crisp white dial, it offers exceptional wrist presence as a refined dress watch. A collector's opportunity! A true dress watch classic!
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Without box or papers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free to ask…
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch
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