Bulova 1924 6519

Submitted by Silvercloud on
Manufacture Year
1924
Movement Model
6PP
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
43160
Case Serial No.
1394526
Case shape
Other
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
American Standard
Crystal details
23 X 12mm
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Looks like a 1924 Bulova 'Norma' or 'Juno'. It's in good condition with the original crown.  The dial (possibly sterling silver) could use some cleaning & it needs a new crystal.

Front of the watch & dial (sterling?)
Back of the watch
6PP movement
american Standard case
Alex
Posted May 24, 2021 - 9:05pm

Dear Silvercloud, indeed there was some confusion about the name in the December 1924 newspapers where the watch got two names: Norma and Juno. Your watch however is earlier than this first ad so I would go by the name, or better said “number” this model had prior to those ads: 6720. 

By the way, you will find there is a number 1 stamped before the 39. Can you update the serial number? Thanks!

Silvercloud
Posted May 25, 2021 - 1:58am

Thanks for the update.  You are right that there is possibly a 1 at the beginning although it is extremely hard to see.  As far as updating serial number, the site won't let me make any changes as it says that it too late for edits.

Alex
Posted May 25, 2021 - 9:48am

I noticed that I am able to do it. My apologies.

Kathy L.
Posted May 25, 2021 - 6:23pm

I will agree with Alex and here is an ad.

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mybulova_admin
Posted May 25, 2021 - 7:39pm

A 15 jewel movement would make this a Bulova 6520 model.

Geoff Baker
Posted May 25, 2021 - 9:22pm

1924 Bulova 6520

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 26, 2021 - 9:50am

1924 Bulova 6520

mybulova_admin
Posted January 4, 2024 - 2:29am

Based on other examples and the notion that gold filled had a different number than the solid gold cases (usually one number below), I believe this one should also be ID'd as a 6519 the same as these other examples:

Generally speaking this is what I've observed:

First number of Ladies Models:

1 = 10 ligne

5 = 5 ligne

6 = 6 ligne

9 = 9 ligne

Second number of Ladies Models:

5 = 15 jewels

7 = 17 jewels

8, 9 = 17 jewels with platnuim/gold case with set gems (diamonds and/or sapphires)

Last two or one digit of Ladies Models:

Even =  Solid Gold case

Odd = Gold Filled, Platinum or Silver case