Bulova 1946 Smart Set

Submitted by Kathy L. on May 1, 2018 - 12:43am
Manufacture Year
1946
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
G488852
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Domed square
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I picked up this watch and ad last week and they came today.  I believe it matches the model Smart Set in the ad and it is a 1946 ad.  It is 14K rose gold filled with a domed crystal and original band with rose gold clasp.  It also came with the original box and outer box and guarantee certificate.  

The listing sounded like it was the original owner so after I purchased it I asked if there was any history about the watch they could share.  She told me her father was in the Navy in WWII.  She said that while he was still overseas he picked up this watch for his mother for Christmas and sent it to her.  She said he is now 92 and that his mother kept the watch until she died and that it had been in the attic since then.  She included the note that he sent with the watch for Christmas.  

Well I was beyond tickled to get the watch today and it felt like Christmas for me.  It is in wonderful condition and I plan on getting it serviced so I can wear it.

1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
1946 Bulova watch
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Kathy L.
Posted May 1, 2018 - 8:43pm

In reply to by Geoff Baker

I so agree with you Geoff!  I was surprised they were letting go of it and didn't want to ask why but I am happy to be able to enjoy it and the history.