Bulova 1928 Orchid

Submitted by AUDREY Y ALLSBROOK on September 2, 2022 - 1:10pm
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
5AP
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
30479
Case Serial No.
None
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I am unable to find this watch in any of the adverts shown for 1928. I looked through 1938, but still do not see this watch in 14k & platinum with the six diamonds above and below the face, and emerald baguette accents. I am hoping you can help me identify the name of this watch. It was my grandmother's. Also, it does not work. Will Bulova service it for me?

Front
Full view
Back
Inside case
Movement details
Alex
Posted September 2, 2022 - 8:03pm

Dear Audrey, your watch is the Orchid, one of the most beautiful models Bulova had in their range in the '20s. It was advertised 5 times in the Saturday Evening Posts of 1927, 1929 and 1930. The ads are posted on this site, the nicest one is from 21 September 1929. The Bulova company will probably not service this watch. For that you need to go to a jeweler or watch repair man in your city.

AUDREY Y ALLSBROOK
Posted September 4, 2022 - 1:49am

In reply to by Alex

Thank you so much! I found the ads. So happy to have discovered how special my Orchid is!

Geoff Baker
Posted September 2, 2022 - 9:26pm

Lovely keepsake from your grandmother. Advert is HERE. 1928 Bulova Orchid

(I sent you and email about service)

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 3, 2022 - 2:57pm

What a beautiful heirloom from your grandmother, thanks for sharing it!

1929 Orchid she is.

Just like this one