I believe this is a 155 or Minerva depending on the date. Not sure if it is a 1923 or 1924 but based on the others in the DB I am going with 1924. Also has a 16 jewel movement which is different than the 15 jewels in the ads.
First ad for 155 The_Times_Dispatch_1923_06_16_page_5
Second at for Minerva The_Burlington_Free_Press_1924_12_12_Page_11
Hi Kathy, nice watch. It is from late 1923 so I would go for 155. I see you bought a Watchophilia watch. Nice.
In reply to Hi Kathy, nice watch. It is… by Alex
Hi Alex, Oh ok nice, I will change the date! I didn't know it was a Watchophilia watch. I got it in a lot on ebay, I will be posting the other two soon.
Yes, the third one you bought is very special. Only 2 recorded so far.
In reply to Yes, the third one you… by Alex
That is great to hear, I will look forward to hearing more when I post it :-)
Base on the case serial number and the second number being a '3', I would date to 1923. The use of 16 jeweled movements in these early watches is quite standard.
1923 Bulova 155
In reply to Base on the case serial… by mybulova_admin
I thought we had discussed that about the 15 and 16 jewel movements being used. Good to know.
I also forgot to mention that this watch and the others I got and my 156 all have either GF or 14K on the end that opens the back.
Is the one marked 14K solid gold?
I've seen GF stamps on many 1920s men's, but never noticed on the ladies.
In reply to Is the one marked 14K solid… by mybulova_admin
Yes the one stamped 14K is a 156 and solid 14K. I didn't notice it until I got these and checked the 156 I already had.
1923 Bulova 155 - a real beauty Kathy! I'm anxious to see the next ones.
That is gorgeous! Another great addition to your collection! Congrats!
1923 Bulova 155