Bulova 1946 Duchess

Submitted by Kathy L. on June 3, 2018 - 12:57pm
Manufacture Year
1946
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
68055
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Square
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This is the Duchess.  I was pretty excited to find this watch and be able to pick it up.  I have been wanting to get a 14K from the 1940s and this was just my style and my favorite era.  It is 14K solid white gold with 8 diamonds, 4 on top and 4 on the bottom.  The outside of the case says Bulova O14KO and has the serial number.  The inside is swirls with service marks.  I am not good at reading them but I think it may have been last serviced in 2016.  I was able to pick up a box and ad to go with her.  Thanks.

1946 Bulova Duchess watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
Kathy L.
Posted June 3, 2018 - 1:03pm

Full ad from 1946.  Interesting fun fact.  The ad watch size is pretty close to the real size.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 3, 2018 - 1:13pm

1946 Duchess on correct band, Nice!

Kathy L.
Posted June 3, 2018 - 1:22pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thank you Bob : ) I wore it yesterday and just love it.  A little fancy for everyday wear for me but wanted to try her out.

jabs
Posted June 3, 2018 - 1:20pm

1946 Duchess, nice watch

Geoff Baker
Posted June 4, 2018 - 5:38am

Yes, this one is...

1946 Bulova Duchess, 

Andersok
Posted June 4, 2018 - 7:44am

Very nice, Duchess looks like a good match!

bourg01
Posted June 4, 2018 - 1:59pm

Purrrfect Duchess. Your display is right on the timeline and could also have been used back then.

I have the same watch and display case, seller said "All Original, came from an Estate."