Bulova 1960 -Non-Conforming

Submitted by KodachromeCrawford on
Manufacture Year
1960
Movement Model
6BC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
V232802
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Hello everyone! Adding another Bulova to the database. The case seems to be an ad match to Vivian. I am not sure about the dial, I cannot find a variant of Vivian with the diamond markers as this one has. The movement is dated 1952 (L2). The case back is dated 1960 (M0). So I am assuming this is another non-conforming. Looking forward to seeing what you all think! Thanks!

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KodachromeCrawford
Posted March 21, 2022 - 2:02pm

After looking at the shape of the sides on the case, I'm thinking it is a match for Miss America not Vivian. 03/21/2022

Kathy L.
Posted March 21, 2022 - 6:11pm

Yes you are correct, it is a Miss America "H"! Like this one https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1961-miss-america-9972 and it has a Carol dial/movement https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1951-carol-10846.  Vivian was an earlier model, here is one that the Vivian case so you can see one https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1951-academy-award-3696.  Not sure how we will ID this one.  The case is unique but the dial/movement is a decade away.  I am thinking Non-Conforming on this one.  

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KodachromeCrawford
Posted March 22, 2022 - 1:27pm

Thank you Kathy! I was so curious as to which model the dial/movement originally belonged to! Now I know! As much as I love to have an actual model name to go with the watches, I agree that non-conforming is probably the best fit for this one. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 22, 2022 - 6:05pm

Non-conforming for me as well. Miss America with a movement/dial replacement.

mybulova_admin
Posted March 22, 2022 - 6:24pm

A 1952 movement in a 1960 case would indeed classify as a non-conforming watch. Bear in mind, that's just how we label watches of this nature here. In the real world it's still a Bulova watch :-)

KodachromeCrawford
Posted March 23, 2022 - 9:34am

I seem to be getting a lot of non-conforming/unknowns lately… it's okay, I still think they are great ha ha

Geoff Baker
Posted March 22, 2022 - 9:13pm

1960 Bulova Non-Conforming, still a cute little thing!

KodachromeCrawford
Posted March 23, 2022 - 9:36am

I agree! I love the combo of the case/dial! I seem to be drawn to the non-conforming watches haha