Hey there! This forum has been such a big help in identifying this watch. This was my great grandmother’s and kept in storage with my grandparents so it’s been untouched since then. Clearly, it was well loved. It’s such an interesting little piece. I believe this is a Lady Bulova from 1934. In the ad, there’s two styles, one has the engraving on the front and the other is smooth. They both came in White Rolled Gold and Gold Filled, it seems. So I think it’s the unengraved (aside from the edges) in Gold Filled. And I’m curious to know if this is the original band? It seems to be a leather bracelet and it does fit the watch but I couldn’t find any ads or information that showed anything like it. I'm not sure about the case number, it's worn down a bit. It does move at times! There's no rhyme or reason, it just sometimes starts going and then will stop.
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1934 / 1935 Lady Bulova Watch With Leather Band.
Previously owned with one owner. Has been well loved. In fair condition but has scratches and the front is yellowed.
I believe it is 1934 but it could be 1935 as well.
- 10K gold filled
- 3AN
- 7 Jewels
- Date code is a circle
It’s a bit difficult to read the serial number, some digits have been worn down
Baguette / rectangle case that snaps on and off
There are beautiful details on the side
The diamonds are real
Has triangle mounts instead of kites for the stones
Other versions have them on the top but this one is smooth
Some information I’ve found from forums says “measures 30mm lug to lug x 11mm wide non inclusive of the Cown while using Calipers”.
There is occasionally movement but it stops so I’m hopeful that with correct knowledge, it could be a running watch but I’m unsure
I’m also unsure about the band as far as it being a replacement or the original. It has some oxidization which makes me think pieces are copper.
Please contact me for additional information and details. I’ve become quite attached to this little lady. It was my great grandmothers and my grandparents have had it in storage.
Dear Andythrift, your watch is a lovely Lady Bulova from 1934. As per the ad, white color was 10K rolled gold plate and yellow color was 10K gold filled. Could you confirm if your watch indeed indicates 10K gold filled? The strap is certainly "period correct", but not the strap of choice used in Bulova advertising. As a result, it will be difficult to establish if it would be original to the watch when sold in 1934. But a nice strap it is!
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