I picked this American Girl up to see what they are like in person. It isn't a line I thought I would be interested in but I really like how it looks on my wrist. This one is missing the chain but I think it will stay on without an issue.
I think it might be the "H". There is an ad with a yellow gold filled version as the "I". This one is 10K white gold filled. The case and band are marked Bulova. The case and movement are dated L6.
In reply to 1956 American Girl 'H' looks by Reverend Rob
In reply to 1956 American Girl "H", nice by jabs
Pricelists show the 'H' variant at two price levels ($71.50 & $75.00) using the same model number 5042. The $75 one states Yellow and 21 jewels, no specifics at the lower price.
Here is a 1952 ad stating 'H' at $71.50 is white gold. In the ad it also provides a model number 5071, which corresponds to variant 'N' in the pricelists, which is white at the $75 level per pricelists.
Both the 'H' and 'N' variants are listed in the Diamond section of the pricelists. 'N' is similar to 'H' showing the same two price points under one model number with the higher priced being white and 21 jewels.
I cannot find the 'N' in any ads for this design, but I feel this white gold version is the 'N'. Tentative with either variant.
Also, I think the 'I' variant, only at $75 is similar, but has a different bezel that comes to a point in the center L&R, whereas subject watch has a flat section.
In reply to Pricelists show the 'H' by Andersok
Attention all eBay and Etsy sellers....Kathy is beginning a new collection - get your American Girl watches ready for sale, she's on a roll!
I agree with you Ken, H ad is a closer match
1956 Bulova American Girl H - BTW this is a really nice watch, I think the chains are still available.
In reply to Attention all eBay and Etsy by Geoff Baker
In reply to Well done, Ken. I agree 1956 by neetstuf-4-u