Bulova 1922 6716

Submitted by offrdmania on
Manufacture Year
1922
Movement Model
6PPI
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
8925
Case Serial No.
7700
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
American Standard
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

6716-S, with 18K gold case. Lacking its original band

Bulova watch
1922 Bulova watch
1922 Bulova watch
1922 Bulova watch
1922 Bulova watch
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted May 13, 2013 - 7:31am

I've seen these old fabric straps in 3 flavors.

1 piece, (referred to as bracelet).

1 piece physically stitched at either end to the lugs.

and

1 piece with mounts at each end.

I have examples of all 3 types.

mybulova_admin
Posted May 13, 2013 - 8:04am

Not the watch in question , but I thought I'd post this as an example of what I believe is happening with these "S" variant watches.

Early Bulova 'S' Band type watches of the 1920s  

mybulova_admin
Posted May 13, 2013 - 7:04pm

After looking at the above listing of watches I've just had a light bulb moment. Only a small one.

The first number of the model number may be based on the movement caliber.

976 should have a 9AN or something similar.
6716 should have a 6PPI or similar
5716 should have a 5P or similar

Anyone see any holes in this thought?

offrdmania
Posted May 13, 2013 - 8:46am

Wow! The band is almost as gorgeous as the watch itself

bobbee
Posted May 13, 2013 - 10:21am

Sold.

Nice to see some proof too, lovely pics Stephen and fifthavenue.

offrdmania
Posted May 13, 2013 - 11:27am

Fifth Avenue, you dont happen to have the correct band for my watch that you would like to sell would you?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted May 13, 2013 - 12:45pm

unfortunately I do not have the band.

 

It would seem the -S models are Our first published look at a Bulova variant.

offrdmania
Posted May 13, 2013 - 1:28pm

Any advise on a reputable restorer for the watch? Id like to get it back to its original glory. Right now it looks like an oxidised mess. Also, would restoration hurt its value?