IMO this is the 1936 Debutante. This one almost tricked me. The movement 3AN information says the dates werw 1932-1935 but the square date code on my movement says 1936. 7 jewels and looks identical to the 1935 Lady Bulova but when I checked the 1936 ads it matches the Debutante. Admin or other members, please correct me if I'm wrong. If not, Admin may wish to change the movement information to include the 1936 year. Being a nerd, you have no idea how much fun this site has been, searching up my little mysteries. Thanks all. Cheers.
Dear saskgirllovestofish, your watch is a 1936 Lady Bulova. It was first introduced in a newspaper campaign on 4 October 1934. It is one of the “Bulova Divas”, long running names in the likes of “Miss America” that went well into the ‘60s with various models but always the same name. Very beautiful.
In reply to Dear saskgirllovestofish,… by Alex
This is one of those watches that often tricks us up with the ID and there are subtlle differences in the design. In this case the mounting around the diamond.
The Debutante has a diamond shape whereas the subject watch has a triangle, which as Alex says is a match for the Lady Bulova as shown here.
1936 Lady Bulova would be my call as well.
Great looking watch in really nice condition. Also great to hear that you are enjoying the site. There's so much here to explore.
I agree the diamonds are set in the triangle shape like the lady bulova but I can't find an ad nor any other post about that watch in 1936. I definately wasn't sure about the debutante but since I couldn't find a matching ad for the lady bulova model does that mean that it was carried forward but not advertised?
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