Bulova 1928 -Unknown

Submitted by slsummers on April 20, 2023 - 7:52pm
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
6AF
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
89766
Case Serial No.
8558259
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Here's another late 1920s gem!  I believe the case back stamp and number: 8558259 indicate 1928.  The movement is stamped 1926 "triangle" with the serial number is hard to see, although I believe it's 89766.
The dial on this one looks a lot like the Clare I submitted earlier, although it is significantly longer at 32.9mm (including lugs) and 17.2mm in width.

I came up empty, finding a reference to this type of case.  However, the engraving is only on the sides.  Your help identifying this watch is appreciated!

Front
Back
Inside Case
Movement
Alex
Posted April 20, 2023 - 9:24pm

Dear slsummers, a very nice watch you posted. It is part of what I call the Debutante family that had in total 5 engraving styles, this unengraved version being one of them. Several of these model with an 8558 case serial number have been found so far. It is from 1927, recognized by the case signature and normally has a 6AF movement stamped with a triangle and an arrow. Can you have a double check if you find the arrow? I suspect it to be above the second screw right of the triangle stamp. Let us know!

slsummers
Posted April 22, 2023 - 1:13pm

Thanks for your help on this one!  I don't see an arrow to the right of the triangle.  
Here's the best picture I could manage with my current equipment.  Thanks for helping me justify the need to upgrade :)

--Steve (slsummers)

Closeup view

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 25, 2023 - 7:39pm

Most likely part of the Debutante family, but unfortunately without documentation

Unknown

Geoff Baker
Posted April 25, 2023 - 9:32pm

Agree - 1928 Bulova Unknown

slsummers
Posted April 26, 2023 - 12:07pm

Given Alex's earlier comments, I'm a bit confused about the "unknown" designation.

Are you saying it's not a match/characteristic of the Debutante family, OR are there no ads to verify which one out of the five engraving styles?
It looks almost identical to this one except for the triangle stamp on movement and case engraving pattern: https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1929-debutante-10629

Alex
Posted April 26, 2023 - 7:41pm

Dear slsummers, we identify based on existing advertisements. Although the watch shares obvious characteristics with the Debutante, no ad exists of this particular model. Hence unknown.