10K Rolled Gold Plate
I think this is the Barbara but it has a 7 jewel movement not 17 as stated in the ad.
Looking at the 1939 ads it might be a Rona that has a 7 jewel movement. http://www.mybulova.com/vintage-bulova-watch-ads?title=193
In reply to Rona is good choice here is by jabs
Thank you very much!
1939 Rona (s/n starts with a 9 as Stephen states below) on what appears to be a period Barbara band. Although the band differs slightly from the Rona ad, it's style and age correct for the watch and could possibly be original as received from the point of purchase jeweler. Nice watch!
In reply to 1939 Rona (s/n starts with a by neetstuf-4-u
Thank you! They are very close in appearance and I think the band is what threw me off.
Your watch in wonderful condition. I agree with it being a seven (7) jeweled 1939 Bulova 'Rona', based on the case serial number.
In reply to Your watch in wonderful by mybulova_admin
Thank you! I will need to learn how to figure out the case serial numbers in the future.
What a beautiful watch. It amazes me that it's in almost new condition, it looks like its hardly been worn.
1939 Bulova Rona
In reply to What a beautiful watch. It by Geoff Baker
Thank you! I was really happy with the condition and that it is working.