Bulova 1927 -Unknown

Submitted by TexasLady on January 20, 2019 - 2:36pm
Manufacture Year
1927
Movement Model
6AF
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
7102119
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Bulova Ladies watch in 14 KT Solid White Gold with two (2) Diamonds and four (4) marquise cut Sapphires.

Possible 1927 BEATRICE

1927 Bulova watch
1927 Bulova watch
1927 Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted July 1, 2021 - 6:46am

In reply to by TexasLady

It's not unusual to see a difference in the renders (line art) adverts compared to the actual watch. I look at the overall elements and say would Bulova have made two different cases with such minor variations if we were to take the 'drawing' at face value. We do see such variations in gold vs gold filled cases, but they are usually still the same model.

I'm fairly confident that we can for now ID this watch as a Pansy. If we find another advert that shows better detail we can always revisit the matter.

Alex
Posted July 1, 2021 - 10:01am

The subject watch cannot be the Pansy. The subject watch is a member of what I call the Empress family. These were watches stamped with only 14K and WITHOUT Dustite. These watches were offered at the marketing correct price of 49.50. Other members are the Countess and Isobel. The Pansy looks like a member of the Honora family. These are watches with the 6AP, solid gold, stamped with Bulova and having the Dustite protector. They were priced at $65. The Pansy, however, is priced at $75, an unusual price point putting doubt for me at this ad. Last but not least. The timings don't match. The subject watch is from 1927, in line with the Empress family. The Pansy ad is from 1929.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 4, 2021 - 6:31pm

Question without notice....

Is the case actually stamped BULOVA anywhere? 

I know solid gold cases typically present differently to gold filled, but I'd still probably expect to see a BULOVA stamp somewhere on the case.

Texas Lady, do you still have this watch? Seeing the movement and any external case marking might help with the ID.

TexasLady
Posted July 4, 2021 - 10:28pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Yes, Stephen, I still own this watch.  There is "14K" only stamped inside back case.  No other markings are stamped inside case.

 

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