Bulova 1931 Sylvia

Submitted by WildThng on
Manufacture Year
1931
Movement Model
4AL
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I found one partial add that indicates this may be a Jeanette.

1930-31 Bulova Jeanette
4AL Movement
Bulova Watch advert
JimDon5822
Posted May 12, 2026 - 9:51am

I think we should revisit this one.  Based on this 1932 ad in the Vintage Ad database the engraved version of this watch in white gold is a Sylvia.  The plain two tone examples in the database are listed as a Jeanette.  I also confirmed in Alex's book (Art Deco Ladies Watches 1931-1935 Part 2) that this is accurate.     

Sylvia

Alex
Posted May 12, 2026 - 10:27am

Indeed a Sylvia. In 1931/32 the engraved and not engraved versions received different names. Later in 1934 this disappeared.