1950 Bulova Academy Award 10k GF Dress Watch

Updated August 9, 2026

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Lot number51
CategoryJewelry & Watches
AuctionVintage watches Omega,LaCoulture,Bulova,Hamilton and more
DateAugust 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
Auction houseSphere Auctions LLC
LocationHernando, Mississippi

The watch is sold as-is in current condition. The watch is not in working order and should be used for repair or parts. // Up for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant piece of mid-century Americana: an original vintage 1950 Bulova "Academy Award" manual-wind tank watch. This listing showcases the original factory case back, which remains beautifully preserved with deep, crisp engravings. Stamped with Bulova's authentic "L0" date code, this piece is definitively dated to exactly 1950 and carries the official "10K Gold Filled" luxury composition marking alongside the unique serial number 2903175. It comes fitted to its vintage Speidel stretch expansion band. // Brand: Bulova // Model Line: Academy Award Series // Date Code: L0 (Definitively 1950) // Case Serial Number: 2903175 // Case Composition: 10K Gold Filled (10K GF) // Band Manufacturer: Speidel (Patented Stretch Link) // Origin: USA/Swiss Component Assembly

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