Bulova 1948 Betsy Ross

Submitted by Kathy L. on November 14, 2018 - 3:51pm
Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
849848
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
Rose
Crystal details
Cushion
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I have been hoping one of these would come up because I am drawn to the lovely angles in this and the Gloria model.  I believe this is Betsy Ross from the 1948 ad attached below.  It was listed as yellow gold but it actually ended up being pink gold which is my favorite so I am happy about that.  

It has a 1948 date serial #849848, and BULOVA O 14K O on the back of the case.  Inside is swirls and service marks.  It has a 5AB 17 jewel working movement and matching pink gold signed crown.  The dial and crystal have average wear.

1948 Bulova Betsy Ross watch
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
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Kathy L.
Posted November 14, 2018 - 3:52pm

Size comparision between Betsy Ross and Gloria.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 14, 2018 - 4:05pm

Nice snag Kathy. 

1948 Betsy Ross she is. I'm sure there is a variant letter, as it was advertised in yellow, pink or white . Based on color order in advertisement , it's likely a "B" but no proof yet.

Kathy L.
Posted November 14, 2018 - 8:42pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Thanks Bob, yes I believe you are right that they probably have a variant letter.  With the lack of an ad with variants I'm happy with Betsy Ross : )

Andersok
Posted November 14, 2018 - 4:18pm

Betsy Ross looks like a good match. Now to find the yellow and white models.

Geoff Baker
Posted November 21, 2018 - 6:37am

A fine little watch, I too am a big fan of rose gold watches.

1948 Bulova Betsy Ross