This vintage 1940s Bulova tank style wristwatch stands out immediately with its dynamic rectangular case and sculpted lugs, offering strong architectural lines and a confident wrist presence that feels substantial yet refined. The dial is beautifully detailed with applied gold numbers and indices that add depth and dimension, complemented by applied gold hands that reflect light with warmth and clarity. A recessed sub seconds register at six o’clock provides classic period balance while reinforcing its mechanical character. The proportions make it a great size for a vintage tank, large enough to feel present while remaining true to mid century elegance. Inside beats the dependable 15 jewel 10AX Swiss manual wind movement, a robust and serviceable caliber that helped define Bulova’s reputation for reliable precision during the 1940s.
Founded by Joseph Bulova, Bulova became one of America’s most influential watchmakers by pairing strong design with trustworthy Swiss engineering. This example has been fully serviced and is ready to love and wear, offering both mechanical integrity and timeless style in one enduring piece of American watchmaking history.
This vintage 1940s Bulova tank style wristwatch stands out immediately with its dynamic rectangular case and sculpted lugs, offering strong architectural lines and a confident wrist presence that feels substantial yet refined. The dial is beautifully detailed with applied gold numbers and indices that add depth and dimension, complemented by applied gold hands that reflect light with warmth and clarity. A recessed sub seconds register at six o’clock provides classic period balance while reinforcing its mechanical character. The proportions make it a great size for a vintage tank, large enough to feel present while remaining true to mid century elegance. Inside beats the dependable 15 jewel 10AX Swiss manual wind movement, a robust and serviceable caliber that helped define Bulova’s reputation for reliable precision during the 1940s.
Founded by Joseph Bulova, Bulova became one of America’s most influential watchmakers by pairing strong design with trustworthy Swiss engineering. This example has been fully serviced and is ready to love and wear, offering both mechanical integrity and timeless style in one enduring piece of American watchmaking history.