Bulova 1923 155

Submitted by Kathy L. on
Manufacture Year
1923
Movement Model
10A
Movement Jewels
16
Movement Serial No.
109799
Case Serial No.
1342387
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
American Standard
Crystal details
18.8mm
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

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

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Alex
Posted October 12, 2022 - 7:37pm

Hi Kathy, nice watch. It is from late 1923 so I would go for 155.  I see you bought a Watchophilia watch. Nice. 

Kathy L.
Posted October 12, 2022 - 7:52pm

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.

Alex
Posted October 12, 2022 - 8:50pm

Yes, the third one you bought is very special. Only 2 recorded so far. 

Kathy L.
Posted October 13, 2022 - 9:42am

That is great to hear, I will look forward to hearing more when I post it :-)

mybulova_admin
Posted October 13, 2022 - 5:28am

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

Kathy L.
Posted October 13, 2022 - 9:34am

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.  

155 and 156 ends

mybulova_admin
Posted October 13, 2022 - 4:50pm

Is the one marked 14K solid gold?

I've seen GF stamps on many 1920s men's, but never noticed on the ladies.

Kathy L.
Posted October 13, 2022 - 6:36pm

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.

Geoff Baker
Posted October 13, 2022 - 8:46pm

1923 Bulova 155 - a real beauty Kathy! I'm anxious to see the next ones.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted October 14, 2022 - 8:14am

That is gorgeous! Another great addition to your collection! Congrats!

1923 Bulova 155