Bulova 1952 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by Marax on
Manufacture Year
1952
Case Serial No.
222678
Case shape
Other
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

It stands Den-Ro on the front and Bulova on the back. 

Front
Marax
Posted July 17, 2025 - 2:45am

I could not upload a picture on the back.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 17, 2025 - 6:03am

Unfortunately we won't be able to ID your watch accurately based on just a photo of the front and also by the fact that is does not have a Bulova which could suggest a non Bulova movement.

Typically we would ID as non-coforming, but in this case because the watch contains a non Bulova component we will not be able to ID.

Marax
Posted July 19, 2025 - 2:45am

Thank you very much!  Dont you think that the older Den-Ro watch is restored by components from Bulova back in 1952 like Chat gpt suggests? Pity that the picture of the back couldnt be uploaded but it is very plain with only  Bulova, L2 and the serial number on it in steel. It was used by my grandmothers sister who lived her life in New York but moved back to Sweden when her husband died and brougt it with her. We keep it as a memory. 

mybulova_admin
Posted July 19, 2025 - 4:27am

It's a wonderful keepsake. It certainly started its life out as a 1952 (L2) Bulova watch, but at some point, has had it's dial and hands (and maybe the movement) swapped out. 

Don't always believe ChatGPT :-)

mybulova_admin
Posted July 19, 2025 - 4:33am

Can you please email me a clear photo of the back of your watch to admin@mybulova.com

Marax
Posted July 19, 2025 - 6:58am

Interesting! I sent pictures via email. Maybe it is a Bulova after all.

mybulova_admin
Posted July 19, 2025 - 7:37am

In reply to by Marax

Thanks for the photos. They do confirm that the case is from a 1952 Bulova watch, but without seeing the inside movement and with the dial not being made by Bulova, we won't be able to confirm an ID other than as non-conforming.

Marax
Posted July 19, 2025 - 8:08am

Thank you! If I can get it opened I send a picture!

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