Bulova 1941 Marian

Submitted by Tessa on November 20, 2018 - 9:41pm
Manufacture Year
1941
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
509158 B
Case shape
Other
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Hunted high and low but can't find one like mine. So far, I'm guessing it's a 1941 Goddess Of Time. I noticed the symbol on the movement, but that symbol can represent an earlier year. The pictures don't really show it but the face is rose colored and the hands are blue. Movement is 17 jewel and 5AB model. Very tiny watch. Will only briefly run, unless you lightly tap it. I'm guessing it needs to be cleaned and oiled. Looking for a name and year. Absolutely love this watch and any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you all!

1941 Bulova Marian
Case Back 509158 B
Inside Case Back 31FA459
Movement 17Jewel 5AB
1941 Bulova watch
Tessa
Posted November 22, 2018 - 12:14pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Very exciting! I've had fun, trying to id it. Wish I knew it's story! Thank you! I live in Southeast Georgia (USA). Happy Thanksgiving!

Kathy L.
Posted November 22, 2018 - 11:59am

Ok one more possibility I found.  Marian has the same dail shape.  If it is then your band would be a replacement which is pretty common.  Bands would wear out and be replaced.  Early 1940 ads.

Tessa
Posted November 22, 2018 - 12:18pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

You're good at this! It's very close too. Case is slightly different. The band is in great condition. Almost too tight! Very possible it was changed. I know it was serviced at one point, as it has markings on the inside if the back cover. Hope you're having a good Thanksgiving and thank you so much for your help!

Kathy L.
Posted November 22, 2018 - 12:49pm

In reply to by Tessa

Yes I thought the case might be slightly different but it is hard to tell with the artist drawings sometimes.  Just going to start my cooking now.  You enjoy yours as well!

Tessa
Posted November 23, 2018 - 10:12am

Update: yesterday was our first Thanksgiving without my grandaddy. Hard is putting it mild! My grandmother had a tough time, especially. I'd do anything to make her smile, even for a moment. I showed her my watch. She lit up! She said it was made when she was around 9! She said she always wanted one, but back in her time, they were expensive. As much as I love that watch, I love her more. I slid it on her wrist and refused to take it back when she tried. It made her smile and I couldn't ask for more! I can't thank y'all enough for helping me research it! I knew I'd miss the watch so I hunted for one when I got home. Found what may be a 1937 American Girl! It's really pretty. I'll post it when I get it. I spoke to the seller and it turns out this was his first Thanksgiving without his grandfather too. Blew my mind and my heart broke for him. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Again, thank you for helping me!

Kathy L.
Posted November 23, 2018 - 12:23pm

In reply to by Tessa

What a wonderful gesture on your part.  I have been through those holidays and can relate so much.  Thank you for sharing, it both brought a tear to my eye and warmed my heart.  Look forward to seeing your new watch.  

mybulova_admin
Posted November 24, 2018 - 10:22pm

What a wonderful story. It certainly warms my heart to hear of such wonderful generousity.

I'm a firm believer that these old vintage beauties have a home somewhere on someone's wrist.

It sounds like this one found the perfect home.

I've search through a bunch of adverts also and think I have to agree that it's a 1941 Bulova Marian.

1941 Bulova Marian

Tessa
Posted November 25, 2018 - 1:56pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Thank you! I completely agree! I think it's wonderful when they can be restored and enjoyed again. Something special about having a little piece of history on your wrist =)

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 24, 2018 - 10:51pm

1941 Bulova Marian gets my vote as well.