Bulova 1949 Beverly

Submitted by KodachromeCrawford on April 13, 2022 - 11:05am
Manufacture Year
1949
Movement Model
5AF
Movement Date Code
49 (A9)
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
739623
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Hello everyone! Adding a new Bulova to the database. This looks like an ad match for a 1949 Beverly. Movement is a 1949 (J9). This watch has some weird white residue/gunk on it (you can see on pictures by crown and area around where band is connected to lugs). I have not seen anything like this before on any of my other watches, is this a normal thing that can sometimes happen, has anyone ever seen this before? I am just wondering if it would be mold? I'm sure it will probably clean off pretty easily, I just thought I would go ahead and ask while posting. Looking to see what you all think! Thanks!

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Kathy L.
Posted April 13, 2022 - 4:27pm

I think this is the first time I have seen one of these, really nice model!  Looks like you nailed the ad as well.  Kind of looks like they took the Christine case and added to it.  I will get my ad out and get a good shot of it.

1949 Bulova Beverly

KodachromeCrawford
Posted April 14, 2022 - 7:49pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

Thank you Kathy! I'd love to see a better picture of the ad if possible! I agree, does look similar to the Christine. I love this and am glad I can add a new style to the database!

Kathy L.
Posted April 16, 2022 - 9:54am

In reply to by KodachromeCrawford

I thought I had that ad but I don't, just the other half of it.  Sorry about that.

mybulova_admin
Posted April 14, 2022 - 2:10am

Same here. I didn't recognize the case when I first saw it, but it would appear to be a perfect match for the 1949 Bulova Beverly.

It's always a frill to add a new model example to the database.

KodachromeCrawford
Posted April 14, 2022 - 7:51pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Thank you! Yes, I agree, it is very exciting to find and add a new style!

Geoff Baker
Posted April 14, 2022 - 9:56pm

Well I agree, 1949 Bulova Beverly

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 15, 2022 - 6:51pm

A first see for me, love the engraving details. Well done on the ad match!

1949 Bulova Beverly

KodachromeCrawford
Posted April 17, 2022 - 5:59pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Yes, I felt it almost looks a little Egyptian revival or something! Thank you!