Bulova 1934 Miss America

Submitted by grampydiddly on August 26, 2014 - 2:58pm
Manufacture Year
1934
Movement Model
4AF
Movement Date Code
Circle
Movement Jewels
7
Movement Serial No.
None
Case Serial No.
581152
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
14mm x 6mm curved rectangle.
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This is a ladies Bulova I got in a box of older jewelry.  I do not know much about watches.  The closest looking make and model I could find on the site was a 1932 Miss Liberty.  The case is similar and the front of the movement looks similar, but not a match.  This is a 4AF movement which I also couldn't find on the site.  The other marking on the movement is in the corner below the adjustment wheel ( I don't know my terms).  It is a triangle with the number 21 in it.  I am not sure what that means.  The adjustment knob was broken off, but still in with the other jewelry.  I wound the spring slightly using my fingernail, and it did run a little bit.  I am sure it needs cleaning, but appears to be in working order except for the knob.  There are several what I assume are service dates on the inside of the back cover. which are 6-22-57 s and  H-12-34. the H may be an 11 with a scratch across it.  I work on other jewelry so am familiar with looking for markings on items. The case is marked 10K Rolled Gold Plate. The watch band is the original. It was offered as an alternate to the one pictured in the ad.   It is labeled Morays 1/40 12K RGP.  The watch has been sold, but I will leave the information here for reference.

edit Alex: this case signature was used in 1934 only. In line with its movement.

Bulova watch AF4 movement 1934 or earlier
1935 Bulova watch
1935 Bulova watch
1935 Bulova watch
1935 Bulova watch
bobbee
Posted August 28, 2014 - 3:30am

Sweet little watch, Miss A. Agree date should be 1935, Ken.

Geoff, never heard that song before.  Sounds like you never missed a show, you old dog you!

William Smith
Posted August 28, 2014 - 3:58am

In reply to by bobbee

Bobbee and Ken 
I think case SN also suggests 1935, however its a six digit case serial number....