Bulova 1930 -Unknown

Submitted by Kathy L. on September 11, 2021 - 5:45pm
Manufacture Year
1930
Movement Model
5AP
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
52554
Case Serial No.
0150321
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I picked this one up because it was a good deal and I didn't think I had seen it before.  I did find this Unknown in the DB https://mybulova.com/watches/1929-unknown-6311

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 11, 2021 - 6:15pm

Man, that is an unusual one, congrats! Excellent example of the then revolutionary art deco period. Alas, 1930 unknown for me.Hopefully we will find a name for her some day.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 11, 2021 - 10:12pm

That is so cool Kathy - I love it! Alas......Unknown

Alex
Posted September 11, 2021 - 10:32pm

Very nice watch, alas Unknown.

Can you confirm that the middle 4 squares have a matt finish while the two outer ones on left and right are high gloss?

Also, do I see from the picture that the movement serial number is 52 54, not 52554?

Kathy L.
Posted September 11, 2021 - 10:56pm

In reply to by Alex

Hi Alex,  It does indeed have matt/satin squares in the middle and shiny/glossy on the outside.  I thought it was just the light when I was taking photos of it but looking again yes it does.  The movement serial # is 52554, very difficult to get a clear photo of it.  Also looks like it might have a double date stamp of shield/omega.  The shield is more obvious.

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Kathy L.
Posted September 11, 2021 - 11:01pm

In reply to by Alex

Also interesting, the sides are different then jabs' Unknown in the DB.  

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Alex
Posted September 11, 2021 - 11:56pm

Thank you for the clarification and new pictures! The Satin and high gloss gives it a real nice look. 

plainsmen
Posted September 13, 2021 - 8:13pm

Super cool Kathy... Sure turned out nice.  Unknown...