{"product_id":"vintage-issued-bulova-u-s-1917-h-military-watch","title":"Vintage Issued Bulova U.S. 1917-H Military Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original U.S. military-issued Bulova 1917-H field watch, likely dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s, with an exceptional naturally aged tropical dial. Made as a general-use watch for American servicemen, the 1917-H followed the military watches Bulova produced during World War II and remained in use into the Korean War era.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout is the dial. Originally a much lighter cream color, decades of age and exposure have transformed it into a warm, uneven tobacco tone, what collectors often refer to as a “tropical dial.” The discoloration, spotting and fading are entirely irregular, giving the watch a patina that simply couldn’t be replicated intentionally. The Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, skeletonized hands and small-seconds register at six remain beautifully legible against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has a compact steel case (approximately 32mm), oversized winding crown and small-seconds register at six o’clock. The caseback is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. 1917-H\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the military specification. Unlike the better-known A-11 aviation watch, the 1917-H used a non-hacking movement with subsidiary seconds and was intended as a general-service field watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a khaki canvas military-style strap. The case, dial and crystal all show considerable age and wear consistent with a vintage military watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is currently running and keeping time. Service history is unknown, and as with any vintage mechanical watch, no guarantee is made as to long-term accuracy or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusty's Dials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43987688915031,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/5666\/files\/Vintage_8_5_26_0020_TropDial3.jpg?v=1786039874","url":"https:\/\/www.rivaynyc.com\/products\/vintage-issued-bulova-u-s-1917-h-military-watch","provider":"RIVAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}