Bulova 1937 Ruth

Submitted by Kathy L. on
Manufacture Year
1937
Movement Model
6AL
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
735821
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Round
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Here is a unique little 1937 ladies watch.  It is much smaller than I expected it to be with the case being smaller than a dime.  The lugs are unique in how the band is attached.  If this band breaks I will probably have to custom make one with a cord band.  

It has a 10K gold filled case with a 1937 serial number and signed Bulova and shield.  It has a 6AL 17 jewel working movement date stamped 1937 as well.  The inside of the case is signed Bulova Fifth Ave New York.  I haven't found an ad for it yet. 

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1937 Bulova watch
1937 Bulova watch
1937 Bulova watch
1937 Bulova watch
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Kathy L.
Posted February 14, 2019 - 5:09pm

It is not smaller than some of my other ladies watches but to me appears larger in the photos than it is.  Here is a size comparison shot next to a dime.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 14, 2019 - 5:42pm

Wow. That is really cool and one I have certainly never encountered. The band is pretty amazing as well. I did a preliminary ad search and come up empty. As of right now I'm at unknown, but still looking.

Congrats, what a great score!

Kathy L.
Posted February 14, 2019 - 6:40pm

Thanks Bob!  I couldn't find an ad either but it was too different to pass up : )

denupnorth
Posted February 14, 2019 - 6:55pm

I almost bid on that one, really different design.

Alex
Posted February 14, 2019 - 7:04pm

Never seen it but very unusual and nice!

Geoff Baker
Posted February 16, 2019 - 8:27am

Wow, what a cool little watch! I'm curious to know how the the cords are attached to the knobs that secure them ( DON'T TRY TO REMOVE THEM TO ANSWER MY QUESTION, I'm just curious). It's going into the Unknown category but I hope we can wait a week or so to give me a chance to look at it.

PS - I would have it serviced and wear it, it's a great watch.

1937 Bulova Unknown

Kathy L.
Posted February 16, 2019 - 10:59am

Thank you Geoff!  I am not sure how the knobs attach to the cord on the lug end.  It is just a tad too tight for me to put on.  I will have to see if one of my other deployment clasps will give it enough room to go over my hand.  It is very close but I don't want to force it.

JimDon5822
Posted January 20, 2024 - 11:52pm

The knobs are welded on.  You remove the hinged clip on the clasp end holding the two ends together and they should slide out and you should be able to pull the knobs and snake the bracelet thru the bezel holder.  Similar to a cord bracelet.

JimDon5822
Posted January 20, 2024 - 10:47pm

WOOHOO.  FINALLY FOUND THIS ONE.

1937 BULOVA RUTH

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RUTH