Bulova 1923 -Unknown

Submitted by Patricia on June 15, 2022 - 6:28pm
Manufacture Year
1923
Movement Model
9AA
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
48521
Case Serial No.
1212737
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
American Standard
Crystal details
17.2mm round
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This watch belong's to my Aunt's Estate.  I searched high & low for a makers mark for the mfg. year & I'm at a loss. It looked to me like the movement model read:  "9AA.I"  The closest reference, for a picture ad, I could find is a 1927 Minerva, C-652 14KWG case, but the face & case are just slightly different.  I'm in charge of releasing this watch for sale.  If you're interested, please make me a fair offer.  I gave it a gentle wind & it's not in working condition.  It's in need of a serious cleaning.  On the front face of the works there is #51182 is stamped off on the brass.  Length & width measurement, inside the lugs, is:   28.2mmX22.5mm.  I believe the crystal is original & gently scratched.  Inside of back cover reads "American Standard Warranted To Assay 14K."  Bracelet Clasp inside reads:  "Pat. Pend. Made in America" not sure it's original.  I appreciate any help you all can provide & I hope her watch goes to someone who appreciates & cares for it.

(I made a guess at the date code & movement model info to get me through the listing & I did my best measuring everything give or take a mm or 2.  Forgive me. I hope I got all the proper information for everyone.)

Thanks Everyone!

Patty

FOR SALE
Watch Front including bracelet, 06/15/2022
Close up back of watch, 06/15/2022
Front face 06/15/2022
Bulova works, 15 Jewels, 9AA.I   06/15/2022
Bulova, inside the back case.  #1212737 American Standard Warranted to Assay 14K, 06/15/2022
Bulova Ad  "1927 Minerva"?
Patricia
Posted June 18, 2022 - 11:22pm

Thank You very much, Alex!

Patty

Patricia
Posted June 18, 2022 - 11:32pm

I found the 1923 Minerva/156 !!!!!  I think you all are just spectacular & that is the exact model.  WOW!  1923!  it's a really old watch.  I wish i had some provenance on it because i know she was not the original owner.  She wasn't born until the late 30's, so the watch pre-dates her! 

THANK YOU EVERYONE!  I really appreciate all the help you have given me & in record time too!

You are all awesome humans!

Patty

mybulova_admin
Posted June 19, 2022 - 5:10am

Patty,a black silk ribbon band would be original to the watch as shown in this 1922 advert. They occasionally come up for sale on eBay.

Patricia
Posted June 19, 2022 - 2:41pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

i was hoping it came w/a solid 14k back then, but i guess not!  Thank you very much!  I believe the watch may be sold already!!  it's going to a good home, like i hoped for!

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 20, 2022 - 3:36pm

I have to go with Unknown on this one as well.

1922 Unknown