I could not find any info on this seemingly high grade Bulova 10BNCHR movement; 10.5L, 23J, hack second, micro regulator, 5 positions adj plus temperature. Movement date shown 1962 production. I have a few 15J 10BNCH cal used in A17A and MIL-W-3818A Korean era military watches but have not seen this one before. Is this a railroad approved Bulova watch? If anybody has any info on the correct case reference will be much appreciated.
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That is a very high grade Bulova movement, but may not have been RR Approved as I do not see it listed as such. The quality and "5-Positions" adjustment should qualify.
10BNCH was their later military watch,I suspect a railroad version was to bring new life and markets for the movement. The 'R' must designate railroad. It may have been a special order for a wholesaler. 1960s was when wristwatches were finally RR approved. Apparently watch was not a big success because I can't recall any info in any of our Bulova material catalogs or service bulletins or factory communications.
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