Bulova 1937 -Unknown

Submitted by moewilensky on May 23, 2021 - 9:18pm
Manufacture Year
1937
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
75304
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

not sure of the Manufacture year or the Movement Date Code

Watch Face
Watch Mechanism
Watch Back
Watcg back interior
JimDon5822
Posted May 23, 2021 - 9:42pm

Thank you for posting this wonderful watch.   This appears to be a 1937 Pandora based on the following watch from our database that has already be ID'd.  It appears to have an optional diamond bracelet and a slightly different dial which is possibly a redial.

https://mybulova.com/watches/1937-pandora-9618

1937 Bulova Pandora

moewilensky
Posted May 23, 2021 - 10:05pm

In reply to by JimDon5822

Thanks for the info, it’s fun to learn more about my great grandmother’s watch. 
I did see that one and thought it was similar, but is it typical that the “14k solid gold” would be stamped above the “BULOVA” on the back in one and below it on another?  

JimDon5822
Posted May 23, 2021 - 11:18pm

In reply to by moewilensky

There are some variances on Bulova watches.   My ID is only tentative until our other panel members weigh in on this.   It is possible this could be an enhanced variant of the Pandora that might have another name.  

Kathy L.
Posted May 24, 2021 - 10:57am

Gorgeous watch and a wonderful heirloom!!  I would love to see a photo of how the watch band is attached or if you can confirm that there is extra metal/gold attached to the band and not to the watch.  If that is part of the band then I would agree with the Pandora ID.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 24, 2021 - 9:13pm

Beautiful little keepsake from your grandmother! I'm of the same thought that Kathy is, it appears similar to the Pandora but the extra piece seems like it belongs there. A clear photo of the back showing all the way to the cord would be helpful.

moewilensky
Posted May 25, 2021 - 1:11am

Band picture

moewilensky
Posted May 25, 2021 - 1:12am

Hi all, thanks for your help so far. Here’s the cord attaches at  the back.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 25, 2021 - 9:01pm

Great photo, just what we need. I think this is all one original piece, which means I'm also not in favor of a Pandora ID. I'm going back to look again.....

JimDon5822
Posted May 25, 2021 - 10:05pm

Agreed.  This is not a Pandora.  I do believe the Pandora case was the base for this model.  Unknown for me. 

Kathy L.
Posted May 26, 2021 - 10:30am

Yes it appears to be part of the watch.  Great watch but currently Unknown.  Will keep looking.