Bulova 1929 Croydon

Submitted by FifthAvenueRes… on
Manufacture Year
1929
Movement Model
6AP
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
67666
Case Serial No.
8159894
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
GS Y-430
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Enameled 'snapback' Case measures 34.6mm lug to lug x 16.75mm non-inclusive of the Crown using calipers.

Caseback is stamped Bulova New York along with the case serial number and 1924 patent date.

Dial is not original imo.

A dust shield and retaining ring appears over the movement.

Strap was custom tinted, buckle signed Bulova.  

Vintage ad is dated 1928. 

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FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 23, 2024 - 11:01am

1929 'CROYDON' 

Kathy L.
Posted September 23, 2024 - 11:25am

Wonderful example!  I will go by the case serial number for the date.

1928 Bulova Croydon

Alex
Posted September 23, 2024 - 8:16pm

Very nice Croydon. You don’t see those very often. There is a digit missing in the case serial number. Can you have another look and let me know the full case serial number?

mybulova_admin
Posted September 26, 2024 - 7:13am

Unless Fifth has already updated the record, the case serial number looks to have the correct amount of numbers.

Dial looks to be non-original and like nothing we have seen before.

1928 Bulova Croydon based on case alone.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 26, 2024 - 10:12am

Yes, I missed the last numeral. 

I'm almost certain the Dial is a one off.  Looking closely the center section has been painted over in White then the gold paint added. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted September 26, 2024 - 10:13am

'Some peoples kids'

I'm looking for a correct dial. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted June 6, 2026 - 7:51pm

*Dial replaced 6/6/2026