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Bulova Stepped Case 'Tank'
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Bulova Stepped Case 'Tank' - (Ref. 40993131 AS12123) Product Details
Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows normal wear consistent with age. Dial and handset shows light wear.
The 1940s represented a golden era for American watch design. As manufacturers embraced the streamlined aesthetics of the Art Deco and Moderne movements, wristwatches evolved from simple instruments into expressions of style and sophistication. Few companies captured this transition better than Bulova, whose watches combined elegant design, dependable mechanics, and a distinctly American sense of refinement.
This handsome Bulova dress watch dates to that period and showcases many of the details that have made the brand's pre-war and post-war models enduring collector favorites. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the watch features a beautifully proportioned rectangular "Tank" case distinguished by stepped gadrooned detailing at both the top and bottom. These architectural flourishes lend depth and character to the case while reinforcing its unmistakably Deco-inspired profile.
The black dial provides a dramatic backdrop for the stylized Arabic numerals, whose flowing forms seem to dance across the surface. Time is indicated by elegant gold-tone hands, while a recessed small-seconds register at six o'clock adds visual balance and period-correct charm. Decades of aging have softened the dial's appearance, creating the kind of character and authenticity that collectors prize in vintage watches.
Powering the watch is a manually wound mechanical movement, preserving the tactile ritual that defined watch ownership during the era. It is paired with a black lizard strap and gold-tone pin buckle, a combination that perfectly complements the warmth of the gold case and the richness of the dark dial.
Today, watches such as this serve as reminders of Bulova's remarkable contribution to twentieth-century watchmaking. With its sculptural stepped case, striking black dial, and classic small-seconds display, this 1940s example captures the elegance and optimism of an era when wristwatches were becoming true objects of design.
General
Condition
Pre-owned
Brand
Bulova
Reference
40993131 AS12123
Year
1940s
Family
Tank
Product Code
40993131
Watch Display
Analog
Case
Case Size
25 mm
Case Material
Yellow Gold
Lug Width
14 mm
Dial
Dial Color
Black
Movement
Type
Manual-winding
Bracelet
Bracelet Material
Leather
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