Bulova - No reserve price - Men - 1930

Bulova 10AN – Art Deco Tonneau – 10K RGP – 15 Jewels Adjusted – Small Seconds – Master Sutton USA – ca. 1930s

-> Condition: Very rare and sought-after model. The watch runs flawlessly and is overall in excellent original condition. The glass is scratch-free. The case is in perfect condition.

Origin:
From a collector’s hand

Important information:
All watches are offered without a minimum price; the final sale price is determined by the highest bid. Before any sale, the watches are fully wound and checked. They run and keep time reliably.

A guarantee of accuracy, stable timing, or water resistance cannot be provided.

Notes:
Technically the watch has been tested and functions flawlessly. All photos are unedited and taken with a macro lens to portray the actual condition as honestly and precisely as possible. The images are part of the description.

Description

Characterful Bulova Art-Deco Tonneau dress watch from the late 1920s / early 1930s. The curved tonneau case shape, the light dial with large gold-colored Arabic numerals, and the small seconds at 6 o’clock embody the classic American Art-Deco aesthetics of that era.

Inside, the signed Bulova Cal. 10AN operates—a manual-wind mechanical movement with 15 jewels and the marking “Adjusted.”

Features & Highlights

* Brand: Bulova
* Movement: Bulova Cal. 10AN
* Winding: manual winding
* Jewel count: 15 jewels
* Movement marking: Adjusted / Bulova Watch Co. / USA
* Case: Master Sutton, USA
* Gold plating: 10K RGP – 10 karat rolled gold plate
* Case back: Stainless steel
* Case shape: Art Deco tonneau
* Dial: Silver/Champagne tone
* Indices: gold-colored Arabic numerals
* Small Seconds: small seconds at 6 o’clock
* Width without crown: approx. 24–25 mm
* Lug-to-lug: approx. 35 mm
* Era: late 1920s / early 1930s
* Origin: USA
* Style: Art Deco / Tonneau / American Heritage

Of particular interest is the combination of the Bulova 10AN, the American Master-Sutton case, and the 10K-RGP finish. A particularly beautiful example of the geometric design language of early Art Deco American wristwatches.

Shipping & handling:
Shipping is conducted via the Catawiki-TrustHands system according to the guidelines. Processing and shipping occur within up to 3 business days after payment is received.

Recommendation for buyers:
For long-term enjoyment, regular appraisal/service by a watchmaker is recommended. Proper care protects the watch and preserves its function.

Documentation:
After the sale, the watch will be documented before shipping with detailed photos and a short functioning video.