Bulova 1926 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by plainsmen on November 19, 2022 - 4:01pm
Manufacture Year
1926
Movement Model
6AP
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
147988
Case Serial No.
8697
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Other
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Really beautiful ladies watch from the mid-1920's.

The case is an 18K Belais case with diamonds and sapphires.  I believe we've seen other Bulova's of this timeframe in the high end Belais cases?

Just a gorgeous piece.

1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 F
1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 R
1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 L
1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 M
1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 IC
1926 Bulova Unk 18K 11-19-22 B
Alex
Posted November 19, 2022 - 10:03pm

This early period is a tricky area. Belais refers to the gold used, of David Belais(see my book). The case maker is GSC, used by many New York based importers but not Bulova. The oval minute marker also is not in line with the tonneau case shape. Hence, nice case, but not most likely not sold by Bulova back in the days. 

Kathy L.
Posted November 20, 2022 - 8:02pm

It is absolutely gorgeous and I found one that was similar but not an exact match.  Congrats on this beauty!

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Geoff Baker
Posted November 20, 2022 - 9:22pm

So, what you're saying Alex is that it Non-Conforming?

Alex
Posted November 20, 2022 - 11:17pm

Yes. 

Geoff Baker
Posted November 21, 2022 - 8:24pm

In that case, I'll agree with Non-Conforming

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 23, 2022 - 12:24pm

Sorry, I agree. Non-comforming.