Title: Funky Bulova "Right Angle" with Gator Strap, Box and Bulova Buckle Serviced

Description: VERYGOOD condition. This rare wrist watch sold way back in the 1940's for the very first time and was worn for quite awhile I'd say as we see age on the back edges of the yellow gold filled/YGF, two piece form. You have to look with a loupe to see it well but it does affect value on gold filled watches like this, the edge wear. It snaps together and has a very "airy" crown/ stem hole into the side. This style of watch was worn in dress situations for the most part although the watch is able to dry itself out if a little perspiration or rain gets through the stem hole as that design also allows some breathing. Almost all friction fit pre-1950 tank watches were constructed this way and almost all of them require service two or three times more often than water and dust resistant watches from the period. But, today we wear these watches a bit more carefully as specialist collectors. We know, unlike many of our ancestors, just how delicate they are compared to our modern quartz watches. I'm getting to a point about service and when or how often for different types of watches. This is the type which needs it more than any other but with proper care, they can literally go for decades without service. This is not in agreement with most watch people or other so called professionals but I've yet to see a watch which is keeping time and damaging itself while doing so for lack of oil or dirty parts. It won't keep time if dirty and dry. Of course, this is a much longer conversation but service of mechanical watches is very expensive even if your in the trade so we check each watch for accuracy and problems and if it doesn't need service we save everyone money. Original dial is slightly aged (looks much better in person than these close-ups portray) but will look real nice re-finished (add $75). Vintage Bulova buckle has been added along with the box which is period but probably not the right version for a right angle and also on a brand new $180 Hadley Roma MS 2017 Alligator strap. This watch has a correct curved thin crystal rather than a high domed like some dealers don't know enough to get right, I price my watches somewhere between wholesale like Ebay or a watch show and retail or "added service" shops where watches come with guarantees and watchmaker's to back them up. Our watches have to move so I can buy more and repeat the process. Beware of part time dealers who have full time jobs outside of watch selling as you'll get "skint" even if the product is as described. Buy here and in a year or two your original investment will have worked out our fairly thin margin and you will be able to sell (if necessary) at or above the original price. Try doing that with other dealers! I've sold many of my customers watches a few years later and paid them more than they gave, even after a commission. The Bulova Caliber 8AZ has been fully serviced, oiled and timed by Wayne ($75 value/cost higher for many) and a new crown has been installed. It comes with a one year service warranty (more value!). The red velvet Bulova Excellency box and Bulova YGF buckle add up to $50 easy which makes $300 in add ons! Measures 24 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 9 mm thick. Item #5984 {$475} Serviced