Is this a Lady Bulova?
bobgpw Based on the case serial number, it looks like the year of production is 1935. The first digit of case serial number corresponds to the single-year of decade for production. We "know" it's from the 1930's and we use the 6 digit in case serial number to date to 1935. The circle date symbol on the movement is 1934, but we think it was cased in a 1935 case- so the latter of the two becomes the production date. Can you update, or would you like me to update?
This adds to the confussion.
No engraving down the sides as shown on the subject watch of the advert above listing as Dolly Madison.
I honestly think that the biggest problem we have with a number of models is that jewelers simply mixed up the model name when listing in a paper. This would be highly likely as many models were very similar in design.
Also this Reading Eagle Dec 1 1931 advert really shows us how old newspaper jeweler adverts just add to the confussion even more. What is right and what is wrong in this advert. Note The Dolly Maddison.
I think it's very fair to say that we should use these old newspaper adverts with caution. Yes they can assist or confirm a watches ID, but they are not very effective at being a reliable source. A true Bulova advert should and will always trump an old jeweler advert.
If they got the Sky King / Lone Eagle wrong, does that mean they also got the Miss Liberty / Dolly Madison wrong???
Anyone for a scotch?
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