1925 ladies Bulova with 16 jewel 6TAA movement. I think it's a Princine.
Is there any way to determine the date of the movement in this watch by the serial number? I don't see a date code stamped on it anywhere and according to the movement data list on here the 6TAA was only made in 1924 and had 17 jewels.
In reply to Is there any way to… by 1955mercury
Movement data list is based solely on member input based on movements encountered, not Bulova records. As far as dating, that is beyond my knowledge and will need to ba addressed by a member more knowledgible about early women's models.
In reply to Movement data list is based… by neetstuf-4-u
Ranftt lists the Bulova 6TAA as made in 1925 and based on the FHF 344 movement with 17 jewels also.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&32&2uswk&Bulova_6TAA
In reply to Ranftt lists the Bulova 6TAA… by 1955mercury
I would say Ranfft have the year wrong. My feeling is that it would be either 1923 or 1924. Leaning more towards 1923.
In reply to Is there any way to… by 1955mercury
The movement page is very much a continued work in progress which anyone can update as new information is found. In this case we can add the jewel count and year to that listing for a 6TAA.
I'm noticing things from my photos that I hadn't before. I think the ratchet wheel has the wrong screw in it. It seems to be rubbing on the inside of the case back. I bet finding the correct one will a fun adventure.
Dear 1955Mercury. Your watch is the 6511, recognised by the more edgy tonneau shape of the case where the Princine had a "smooth" tonneau curvature. The 158 serial number places it towards late 1924.
In reply to Dear 1955Mercury. Your watch… by Alex
Thank you for that information Alex. It's greatly appreciated.
I believe I can see a triangle date code next to the word 'JEWELS' and just under the screw. Can you confirm?
If so I'd ID as a 1925 Bulova 6511
It's also possible that the Princine is still correct and what the 6511 became. These adverts show what could be flat sides. Again only an artist impression.
The price point is also a match bewteen the 6511 and the Princine at $28.50
Here's also a 1924 advert showing the Princine with flat sides. So it looks like both 6511 and Princine are correct.
