Hat offs to Bulova (again) for another vintage-inspired timepiece. The 1957 American Girl "K" reissue.
https://www.bulova.com/us/en/collection/american-girl/
You can thank Queens Gambit as this was the watch model I believe was featured in the show.
In reply to You can thank Queens Gambit… by JimDon5822
You can also give a big thank you to our very own panel member Kathy, who loaned Bulova an original version, so they could replicate the watch perfectly down to the smallest detail.
What a great job they did.
In reply to You can also give a big… by mybulova_admin
I did not know that. That is cool Kathy!
Is this a mechanical watch?
Looks to be an exact version of the original.
In reply to Is this a mechanical watch?… by Reverend Rob
Good question. I'll try and find out.
In reply to Good question. I'll try and… by mybulova_admin
It's a 5Y26 quartz movement. White Dial Stainless Steel Bangle American Girl 97L170 | Bulova
That is super cool!
Oh very cool, I had not seen the packaging yet! They did a fantastic job!!
In reply to Oh very cool, I had not seen… by Kathy L.
Very nice,would be nicer if they sent you one for your help.
In reply to Very nice,would be nicer if… by denupnorth
If I was a betting man Denis, I'd bet they will.
In reply to Very nice,would be nicer if… by denupnorth
Yes, I was told the other day that they will be gifting me one when they come out in April. It is very generous of Bulova and I look forward to seeing it in hand!
Yessss!!It will be great to see your review and comparison to the original,good for you.
In reply to Yessss!!It will be great to… by denupnorth
Yes good idea! I will make sure to do that after I have them both in hand.
Don't know how I missed this thread. Watch and packaging are wonderful!
Kathy. I had no idea!!! Well done and congrats!
In reply to Don't know how I missed this… by neetstuf-4-u
That is super cool of you and Bulova!
In reply to That is super cool of you… by Astronaut M2
Yes, it has been very cool and an honor for me to let them use my watch. Very much looking forward to seeing them side by side.
In reply to Don't know how I missed this… by neetstuf-4-u
Thanks Bob, it has been a great experience seeing it all come to pass!
In reply to Thanks Bob, it has been a… by Kathy L.
This makes me super happy and proud.
As a couple of people asked for a review of the new watch I put a little one together. Sorry it took so long, Bulova had my original watch in their museum until just recently. I don't make youtube videos so the quality is just so so ;-)
Bulova did a fantastic job on redesigning the new American Girl by Bulova. It is so close to the original with lovely detail. I love it.
In reply to As a couple of people asked… by Kathy L.
Wow... Fantastic video Kathy! Great job on that
Well done, Kathy!