case 14kt gold shock resistant self winding water proof anti magnetic Band 10k G.F. TOP CAPS 62 stainless steel bottom CAPS SPEIDEL PAT. 2.689.450 This was my father's. He purchased it for $600 at Kay Jewelers in the early 1960's. It keeps perfect time. Now its mine after all these years. Confirmed it was $600 in 1962. All help identifing it is greatly appreciated.
Beau Brummell from me too! Nice seeing the solid gold version. Fantastic Family Heirloom.
EDIT: I can't find an ad for the 12 diamond solid gold BB, but it could be around. I see there are 39 Beau's listed in the Fall 1958 model price list, and the count grew to 69 Beau's listed in the Fall 1961 price lists (out to four letter variants). The highest price listed for any BB in these lists is one variant at $400, one at $295, and several listed at $250. (snippet from the Fall 1961 list below)
Jonesy- are you sure about the $600 price from Kay Jewelers in 1960?
In reply to Beau Brummell from me too! by William Smith
ad Dated 1962 shows a very similar Watch named "BEAU BRUMMELL" 'ZZW' http://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/Bulova_AD_1962_… The ad describes 30 Jewels and shows a different Case.
tentative "BEAU BRUMMELL" or "UNKNOWN"
In reply to ad Dated 1962 shows a very by FifthAvenueRes…
Good ad find. I missed that one :(
Noting the BB ZZW was available in white gold. Not seeing a yellow gold version with the ZZW variant designation...but thats not proof one doesn't exist....but points in that direction. Fall 1961 model list snippet below, from the "Men's Diamond" section.