Bulova 1964 Diadem

Submitted by Kathy L. on April 29, 2022 - 6:18pm
Y
Manufacture Year
1964
Movement Model
6A
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
405568
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This is a model that has been on my wishlist that I didn't know if I would ever be lucky enough to pick up.  It is interesting that I found that it changes variants a couple of times.  Per the linebooks it looks like 1964 was the first year for this model.  It starts out as a Diadem "Y" in 1964, it then changes to the Diadem "EE" in 1965, and then Diadem "H" in 1967 and remains there.  This was a long lasting model, making it until at least 1975 by the linebooks and went up in price considerably.  

The movement has a M4 date code and the case serial number corresponds starting with a 4, it also has roman numerals on the inside of the case with the last 3 numbers.  

A very pretty watch but much smaller than I was expecting.  Beautiful diamonds!

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Kathy L.
Posted April 29, 2022 - 6:23pm

1965 LineBook

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1968 Ad

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1971 LineBook

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1973 LineBook

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1975 LineBook

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 29, 2022 - 6:35pm

Wow, good for you! That is a real beauty with pretty large diamonds for such a small watch :o)

Based on the 1964 Linebook, I agree with 

1964 Diadem "Y"

Andersok
Posted April 29, 2022 - 7:56pm

Very nice Kathy. Diadem "Y" looks good for that year. 

JimDon5822
Posted April 29, 2022 - 8:37pm

Based on the date it is 1964 Bulova Diadem "Y".

mybulova_admin
Posted April 30, 2022 - 4:26am

Those are some wonderful diamonds and probably worth the cost of the watch alone :-)

1/4 carat each and they look very clear so definitely nice quality.

Congrats on a beautiful watch.

Kathy L.
Posted April 30, 2022 - 10:03am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Thank you Stephen!  

Yes that is what I was thinking :-) the diamonds are very pretty in person.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 3, 2022 - 11:26pm

Oh Kathy, this watch is wonderful!! Amazing find, 1964 Bulova Diadem Y