Bulova 1928 Beverly

Submitted by Kathy L. on July 5, 2019 - 9:09pm
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
5AP
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
34886
Case Serial No.
8121467
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Square
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Hello,  

This is a tricky one.  I have found ads for two different names in the same year.  Both in the DB and on newspapers.  It is either the Beverly or the Colette.

A bit bummed that the case came with a broken lug that I wasn't expecting.  I am looking into getting it repaired by a laser welder.

The case is 14K gold filled.  The case serial # and the movement date stamp are 1928, as are the ads going up to 1930 or so.  Looks like it came with two dial variations.  This one and the other that is in the DB under Collette.  The movement is a 5AP working 15 jewel movement with a 1928 cresent moon date stamp.

This is a pretty little watch with the black enamel and flower inlay and etched case.  It also has a pretty flower crown.  The band must be a replacement but also matches really well with matching flower design.

I am leaning toward Beverly only because the other two in the DB have the other dial and are in as Collette but either look to be correct.  Look forward to hearing what you think.  Thanks.

1928 Bulova watch
1928 Bulova watch
1928 Bulova watch
1928 Bulova watch
1928 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
Alex
Posted July 7, 2019 - 12:50am

Indeed I checked the newspapers and Beverly was used until November 1928. The name change thus happened in December. Since your serial number starts with 81, which places the watch around the middle of the year, I would therefore classify it as a Beverly. 

mybulova_admin
Posted July 8, 2019 - 7:07am

If that December name change notion holds true, which makes sense, then this train of thought will certainly help us better ID a watch.

Kathy L.
Posted July 14, 2019 - 12:51pm

I just picked up this case from the jeweler for the lug repair.  I had to get it laser welded and they did a nice job.  Happy it is back to wearable condition.  Such a pretty happy little piece.

Before and after.

Geoff Baker
Posted July 12, 2019 - 10:01pm

VERY nice - I've not seen this done, I'm impressed.

Kathy L.
Posted July 13, 2019 - 1:09pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Thanks.  They charged me $45 in case anyone is curious on the cost of this kind of laser repair.  Worth it to me to get it back to wearing condition.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 12, 2019 - 11:19pm

Nice!