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Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
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$790List Price
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- Date of Manufacture:1940's
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: This classic Bulova has a custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to meet rigorous specifications. However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original. Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
- Seller Location:Long Beach, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 2828 ZZ1stDibs: LU422320109712

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