Bulova 1935 Irene

Submitted by Lakegirl on January 22, 2015 - 5:31pm
Manufacture Year
1935
Movement Model
3AL
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
6117
Case Serial No.
122666
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I bought this from a local jewler recently who had it in a box of left over estate things.  It runs well, and I think the watch band is original. I saw an ad from 1936 on the site that said the style was "Nanette" which was similar, but missing the diamonds on the case.  I was hoping to have some sense of if the triangle mark inside meant it was definitively 1935, and if anyone knew the style. The Jewler said it was a bit interesting because of the rectange case and such an early make.

Bulova 1935 Bulova Irene
1935 Bulova watch
plees1
Posted May 2, 2019 - 8:34pm

Updating this entry. I am the jeweler who sold the watch and I have an opportunity to add more photos and info.

The case number is 122666. The caseback is stamped on the outside "10K gold filled" (very worn) on one end and "122666 Bulova (shield)" on the other end. The inside caseback is not stamped or marked at all (!). The case is set with four 0.01 ct. single cut diamonds that look to be original. I included a side shot as the case side has an engraved design element. Enjoy!

This is a very narrow and petite watch and quite striking in that visual detail. The triangular diamond settings contribute to the long, thin feel. The case is 10.25mm wide without crown and 11.60mm with crown. The case measures 30.7mm from lug end to lug end. The case body is 22.5mm long without lugs. The case with crystal measures 6.8mm high (thick).

The bracelet is not original, as determined by the ads, but it is old. It is marked "JB 1/20 10K Gold Filled". I did not take pics of it.