Vintage Bulova Open-Face Pocket Watch

This is a vintage mid-20th-century open-face pocket watch by Bulova. The watch features a gold-tone metal case with an etched or engine-turned pattern along the bezel circumference. The cream-colored dial displays gold-applied Arabic numerals in a stylized sans-serif font, accompanied by a matching gold-tone hour, minute, and needle-thin sweep hand. A recessed sub-dial for seconds is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, featuring 10-second increment markings and a railway track index. The dial prominently displays the 'BULOVA' brand name in block lettering below the 12 o'clock position. The crown and bow are located at the 12 o'clock position, showing appropriate wear for its age. The condition of the watch is fair to good; there is significant visible foxing and patination across the dial surface, suggesting moisture exposure or aging of the protective lacquer. There is also visible green oxidation (verdigris) accumulating along the periphery where the crystal meets the bezel, and several surface scratches are noted on the acrylic crystal. Based on the typography and Art Deco-leaning numerals, this piece likely dates to the 1940s or 1950s.