In reply to Again thanks for the great by cattailcreekknl
Today we live in a disposable world. Products are made to "sell", not necessarily to last. It's almost planned obsolesces....so they can sell another one. Your watch was made at a time when the art of watchmaking was truly an art. It's a precise machine, and I consider these watches to be among the "modern miracles" of engineering. So many small parts all working together, mathematically engineered to keep time. It may only be my opinion, but the watch- those made like yours- is one of the great technical innovations of man. It's almost up there with the rocket to the moon. You have a Bulova Margo watch with a movement made in 1946, cased in a 1947 gold (plate?) and diamond bezel- and those are almost certainly real diamonds. With proper care, it can be handed down to your grandchildren, and because of it's quality, it will keep time for them as it will for you. ....as it did for your grandmother. With the history you know about this watch- a family heirloom- I would consider it priceless. You (and your heirs) are lucky to have such a fine piece of art and engineering. Vintage Bulova watches are like this- they stand the test of time.