This one was so badly tarnished and listed as 15J, I had no idea what I was bidding on. I guessed it was an Aviator (15J) or Alderman (17J) as it appeared to be rose gold. It is indeed rose gold over a sterling base which explains the odd coloration that made the watch appear to be tarnished silver.. See last photo as I received it.
1943 Bulova Alderman
Started running on a 1/2 turn of crown and is quite remarkably keeping time.
Referenced ad is dated 1942.
![1943 Bulova watch](/sites/default/files/watches/img2088-369x575-230519-10297.jpg)
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![Bulova Watch advert](/sites/default/files/watches/1942-Alderman-070511%20%28136x480%29-140918-9600-230519-10297.jpg)
Thanks Kathy. I like the mottled copper dial as well. It makes for a really cool contrast to the nearly perfect case. The spring bars were so badly corroded I had to remove them with wire cutters. I wish it could talk and tell where it has been to look the way it does (and did) and still keep time.