Bulova 1928 Gloria

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on March 13, 2023 - 12:46pm
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
6AP
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
65419 ( I think)
Case Serial No.
8247996
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova & American Standard
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Purchased this one from the granddaughter of Wilma, the original owner. Super clean and keeping time as received. An interesting note: the seller never opened it up. When I did, I found a tiny photo of a toddler sandwiched between the movement and case back. Notified the seller and she was thrilled I would and did send it back to her, also sending an enlargement suitable for framing. She believes it might be her father or his older brother.

1928 Gloria - white gold filled with enameled case details and original owner's maiden name initials on back..

Like this one

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 13, 2023 - 12:52pm

The hidden heirloom photo reunited with the family

wilmasson

1955mercury
Posted March 13, 2023 - 3:03pm

It's sad that she would rather have money than Grandma's watch.

Kathy L.
Posted March 13, 2023 - 4:28pm

Wow that is a fantastic watch and super cool finding the photo of her son in it.  

1928 Bulova Gloria

Alex
Posted March 13, 2023 - 7:30pm

Gloria it is! I think the first digit of the movement serial is a 6?

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 13, 2023 - 7:47pm

Thanks Alex. I just looked again with a 10X loupe and first number is indeed a "6". Can read them all except the last number. (3, 6, 8 or 9)

Geoff Baker
Posted March 13, 2023 - 8:41pm

1928 Bulova Gloria