Bulova 1921 Lady Maxim

Submitted by jrplep on
Manufacture Year
1921
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
1001754
Case shape
Octagonal
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
American Standard
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I inherited this watch and would like to know more about it.  There is no indication on the exterior of any maker;  only on the works inside the case did I find "Bulova W. Co   3 adj  15 jewels  SWISS" clearly visible (at the bottom, slightly to the right, in the open case picture). Also, on the works, is engraved "FAVREW Co."  (at the top, slightly to the left, in the same picture).   I found no date code symbol anywhere, so the date of 1924 I entered is pure conjecture.   Can anyone help me?

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bobbee
Posted August 29, 2014 - 6:59pm

I would say we stick with the "Precision" name on the watches with it on the dial (2 in db).

Subject is possibly earlier than stated date, by just a year or possibly two, going by data available so far. That would put it around the Rubaiyat advertised dates. It could still be one from 1921, we just can't be clear about anything yet, we're still groping in the dark. Without records and only some dingy old newspaper ads to go on, and a couple of articles here and there, tealeaves and crystal balls are nearly as much help!

I would say subject is a Ruby, we see many examples of Bulova ladies' watches from this time and slightly earlier with blank dials.