Description
In the bustling streets of 1936 New York, amid rising skyscrapers and the syncopated pulse of jazz, this golden Bulova first began to tick. Its gracefully curved tonneau case cradled a warm salmon-pink dial, an Art Deco statement made for a generation that looked to the future with optimism and style. Inside, a dependable 7AC movement, crafted with Swiss precision, carried the proud 'BXW' stamp upon arrival at New York’s harbor the official mark that opened the door to the American dream. For decades the 10k gold-filled case glinted beneath tailored suit sleeves, slid across glass-topped bars in chic lounges, and punctuated the hours of countless private triumphs. Now, ninety years on, this vintage masterpiece rests in a deep red watch box, its classic brown leather strap and undiminished luster still whispering the story of a gilded era.
History
Born in the interwar years when design married machine-age confidence, this Bulova tonneau combined fashionable form with reliable engineering. The 7AC calibre was a workhorse movement favored for its dependability; the BXW import stamp signified both legal entry and acceptance into American life. The salmon dial and curved case are pure Art Deco a deliberate balance of elegance and modernity that made this model a favorite among professionals and tastemakers alike. Over decades it evolved from everyday companion to sought-after collectible, carrying with it the patina of lived experience and the enduring allure of 1930s craftsmanship.
Specifications
Model: Bulova Art Deco
Reverence: 20751778
Serial number: BXW
Year: 1936
Material: 10k / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Box
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, brown leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic Physician Salmon dial
Timepiece information: Cal 7AC, manual movement
Last service: 28-02-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 24×37mm
Strap size: 14mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
Description
In the bustling streets of 1936 New York, amid rising skyscrapers and the syncopated pulse of jazz, this golden Bulova first began to tick. Its gracefully curved tonneau case cradled a warm salmon-pink dial, an Art Deco statement made for a generation that looked to the future with optimism and style. Inside, a dependable 7AC movement, crafted with Swiss precision, carried the proud 'BXW' stamp upon arrival at New York’s harbor the official mark that opened the door to the American dream. For decades the 10k gold-filled case glinted beneath tailored suit sleeves, slid across glass-topped bars in chic lounges, and punctuated the hours of countless private triumphs. Now, ninety years on, this vintage masterpiece rests in a deep red watch box, its classic brown leather strap and undiminished luster still whispering the story of a gilded era.
History
Born in the interwar years when design married machine-age confidence, this Bulova tonneau combined fashionable form with reliable engineering. The 7AC calibre was a workhorse movement favored for its dependability; the BXW import stamp signified both legal entry and acceptance into American life. The salmon dial and curved case are pure Art Deco a deliberate balance of elegance and modernity that made this model a favorite among professionals and tastemakers alike. Over decades it evolved from everyday companion to sought-after collectible, carrying with it the patina of lived experience and the enduring allure of 1930s craftsmanship.
Specifications
Model: Bulova Art Deco
Reverence: 20751778
Serial number: BXW
Year: 1936
Material: 10k / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Box
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, brown leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic Physician Salmon dial
Timepiece information: Cal 7AC, manual movement
Last service: 28-02-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 24×37mm
Strap size: 14mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
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